Virginia needs more houses — tens of thousands of them, including as many as 300,000 affordable rental units. Zoning restraints, land-use policies and environmental regulations have been getting in the way.
Washington Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a boundary line adjustment agreement provided by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, and in a rapid succession of votes ruled on the county’s list of sought-after concessions intertwined with the measure.
The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors met for their monthly meeting on Monday, where they voted 3-1-1 to send an updated boundary line adjustment agreement to the Town of Washington as negotiations on the proposal continue.
Following months of uncertainty, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors in the new year have returned to the negotiating table with the Town of Washington in an effort to salvage a boundary line adjustment deal.
If Washington’s buildings form a stage set, as is often said, they would offer a perfect backdrop to a sweeping drama mixing elements of renewal, uncertainty and neglect.
The Rush River Commons development began construction last week, with builders clearing trees and laying down dirt to start on a retaining wall before erecting the building structures.
Washington Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution asking the Planning Commission to make a recommendation that ensures all property in the town’s historic district remain subject to review by the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
The Town of Washington is on the cusp of historic change. But the town and county will have to overcome an historically tumultuous relationship if a series of vital building projects are to get a green light.
The site plans for Rush River Commons Were approved last week by the Town Council and project organizers said construction could begin immediately on what’s expected to be the Town of Washington’s first mixed-use development.
Washington Town Council on Monday approved a review of the Rush River Commons site plans, edging closer to the mixed-use development being able to start construction.
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