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The Virginia Planning Hub serves as a clearinghouse, where readers can find community planning stories, news and notices from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. A series of Planning Hub blogs cover topics such as housing, environmental issues, coastal planning, current development and more. Refer to the side bar for these blogs and updates as they arise.

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

2012 Census of Agriculture

USDA:
“USDA has releases preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary National and State Report. Full Census report will be available in May 2014.”
~ Thomas Jefferson PDC

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

CIRD Issues Request for Proposals for Rural Communities Facing Design Challenges

CIRD:
“Partnership of federal agencies and national organizations offers workshop funding, technical assistance, and additional resources… The Citizens' Institute on Rural Design™ (CIRD) has issued a request for proposals to rural communities facing design challenges - such as Main Street revitalization, how to manage and direct growth, design community-supportive transportation systems, preserve natural and historic landscapes and buildings, protect working agricultural lands, and provide adequate and affordable housing - who are interested in hosting a local workshop in 2014-2015.

Successful applicants will receive a $7,000 stipend and in-kind professional design expertise and technical assistance valued at $35,000. The Request for Proposals is posted on the CIRD website.” click here
~CIRD

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Fields of Gold: February News Letter

Fields of Gold:
“The second edition of the Fields of Gold Insider, a quarterly newsletter created for agribusinesses participating in the Fields of Gold agritourism program was published during February. Filled with information, tips and educational opportunities, the Insider is currently distributed to more than 200 agritourism operators, tourism partners and government agencies.”
~ Central Shenandoah PDC


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