Prince William Times: Planning commission voices concern over plan some say could open the ‘rural crescent’ to data centers

By Daniel Berti Times Staff Writer The proposed Independent Hill Small Area plan Planning Commissioners went back and forth Wednesday over concerns about the Independent Hill Small Area Plan – a proposal that aims to lay the foundation for new development along the Va. 234 Read More …

Coalition Letter to Planning Commissioners: Independent Hill Small Area Plan

Dear Commissioners,  It’s easy to forget important historical lessons when the crisis is in your rear view mirror.  But for those of us that lived it, and fought against inappropriate data center placement, and advocated for a smart policy moving forward, we thought it important Read More …

URGENT ACTION: Haymarket Transmission Line 2.0?!

We have some pretty stunning news to share.  In fact, it truly boggles the mind. Our current Board of Supervisors will be deciding next Tuesday, December 10, whether to approve ‘by right’ zoning for a proposed Gainesville Crossing data center campus.  This is on land Read More …

Derecho Blogspot: Once More into the Data Center Breach

https://thederecho.blogspot.com/2019/11/once-more-into-data-center-breach.html Back in May 2016, the BOCS, at resident’s behest, adopted the Data Center Opportunity Zone and associated zoning text amendments.  The express purpose of the amendments was to ensure that residents never again faced the threat to their properties brought about by the Amazon Read More …

URGENT: New Data Center/Transmission Line Threat

If this feels like deja vu, when the last powerline struggle erupted right before Thanksgiving, you would be correct.  The threat now is a proposed data center in Gainesville, which we believe will necessitate a new transmission line.  This time, however, we are going to advocate Read More …

Derecho Blog: Is the County setting us up for a new powerline fight?

https://thederecho.blogspot.com/2019/11/is-county-setting-us-up-for-new-power.html It seems like nothing is ever easy in Prince William County as some just don’t want to play by the rules and staff seems ever willing to sprinkle Holy Water on their efforts. For those new to the area or that have been in Read More …

InsideNOVA: Planning staff suggest new rules for Rural Crescent in Prince William County

https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/planning-staff-suggest-new-rules-for-rural-crescent-in-prince/article_230f4dbc-e142-11e9-92aa-57e96d3b793a.html Proposals look beyond strict zoning and targets dedicated preservation BY EMILY SIDES, esides@insidenova.com Sep 27, 2019 After receiving more than 700 comments from residents this summer, the county’s planning staff made recommendations Tuesday on what kind of development could be allowed in the Rural Read More …

Prince William Times: Guest Opinion: The Rural Crescent: Uniquely Prince William’s Legacy

By Elena Schlossberg September 25, 2019 Some would say the heated debate surrounding the rural preservation plan has been an exercise in futility. We disagree. Instead, there has been clarity. Community comments in writing and at meetings consistently show overwhelming support for maintaining the current rural crescent Read More …

Citizen Engagement Makes a Difference

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Prince William Times Guest Opinion: Board action needed to clean up Tough Mudder mess

https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/opinion/guest-opinion-board-action-needed-to-clean-up-tough-mudder/article_0bed2446-95da-11e9-98bf-2fbbb21b8c50.html By Elena Schlossberg The recent Tough Mudder event permitted by the Prince William County Parks and Recreation Department at Silver Lake Park underscores the need to place this park in a conservation easement with strict enforceable guidelines. It is distressing that the parks director, Read More …

REMINDER: Rural Crescent Town Hall, Monday, Sept. 10

Rural Crescent Town Hall Monday, September 10 7 PM Battlefield High School 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket  Hosted by Supervisor Pete Candland and Delegate Tim Hugo Here are the details about the Town Hall:  announcement This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to tell Supervisor Candland and Delegate Hugo Read More …

PRESS RELEASE: Candland & Hugo Call for Unity to Protect the Rural Crescent – Coalition Agrees!

PRESS RELEASE Haymarket, Virginia (August 30, 2018) – The Rural Crescent is facing its most serious – and secretive – threat since its creation.  A proposal that will remove thousands of acres from the Rural Crescent is being crafted by the PWC Planning Office.  Supervisor Read More …

WTTG Fox5: PWC residents unhappy with helping foot bill for new Amazon data center’s power lines

http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/prince-william-co-residents-unhappy-with-helping-foot-bill-for-new-amazon-data-center-s-power-lines (See video at link above) By: Lauren DeMarco Posted: Aug 23 2018 12:38AM EDT Video Posted: Aug 23 2018 12:40AM EDT Updated: Aug 23 2018 12:40AM EDT HAYMARKET, Va. – Your Amazon Prime subscription may not be the only way you are supporting the company. Some people Read More …

Washington Post: Dominion agrees to bury power lines in Prince William, ending legal standoff

An old graveyard sits behind the burned down Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, part of the enclave near Haymarket, Va., that was threatened by a plan for above-ground power lines that will now be buried near Interstate 66. (Jason Andrew/For The Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/dominion-agrees-to-bury-power-lines-in-prince-william-ending-legal-standoff/2018/03/23/4d1e73ee-2e97-11e8-8688-e053ba58f1e4_story.html By Antonio Read More …

Coalition Press Release: BREAKING NEWS!!

Coalition and Dominion Reach Legal Agreement to Partially Bury Powerline Executive director says: “This agreement fulfills our mission: bury the line along I-66.” Haymarket, Virginia (March 22, 2018) – Finally, after years of hard work and unwavering resolve, the Coalition and its allies have achieved Read More …

Stipulating Agreement and Motion for Expedited Consideration of Stipulation

Stipulating Agreement and Motion for Expedited Consideration of Stipulation – 032218 (includes entire text of SB 966.  Access link below for language in the bill pertinent only to the undergrounding pilot program)   Legislation language specific to the undergrounding pilot program: Transmission undergrounding pilot program Read More …