A training event for local planning commissioners was held on the evening of April 21, 2016, at the New River Valley Business Center in Fairlawn. More than 40 local planning commissioners and staff attended the session which featured engaging presentations by staff from three New River Valley localities. Topics and speakers included:
- Pulaski County’s Approach to Creating a Unified Development Ordinance
Danny Wilson, Planning and Zoning Administrator, Pulaski County
- What Are the Limits of Residential Zoning?
Anne McClung, Director, Planning and Building Department, Town of Blacksburg
- General Assembly Update
Emily Gibson, Planning Director, Montgomery County; Vice-President of Legislative and Policy Affairs, APA Virginia
The event concluded with a Q & A session involving all three speakers. Thanks to all who participated!
For further information, please contact Patrick Burton (pburton@nrvrc.org), 540-639-9313, ext. 217.