Regional planner urges Caroline County to prepare projects two years ahead to compete for state and federal transportation funds A FAMPO representative told Caroline County officials that winning SmartScale, BUILD and other grants requires early planning: studies, engineering drawings and reliable cost estimates, and he highlighted a STAR study at Ladysmith as a potential pipeline for future applications.

To secure crucial transportation funding, Caroline County must start planning projects two years in advance, according to a key FAMPO representative.

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#CarolineCounty #VA #CarolineCountyTransportation #RuralPlanning #InfrastructureFunding #GrantCompetition #CitizenPortal

VDOT outlines SmartScale, TAP and revenue‑sharing cycles to Pittsylvania County; staff reviews recent project pipeline County staff and a VDOT planner reviewed transportation grant cycles, SmartScale scoring, and recent local applications including an approved Franklin Turnpike signal and a submitted Safe Streets implementation grant for rumble strips.

Pittsylvania County is gearing up for significant transportation improvements, with upcoming funding opportunities that could reshape local infrastructure!

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#PittsylvaniaCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #RuralPlanning #SmartScaleProjects #TransportationFunding

The Western Planner

Learn more about their work to support rural planning at www.westernplanner.org #ruralplanning #planning

Rural futures: Tradition, innovation, and inclusion are driving recent rural planning trends—ADUs, Main Street, hybrid public engagement, nature-based solutions, & more. Planners are blending roots with new tools to build resilient places.
#RuralPlanning #2025Trends #ResilientRural #Community

🌀🌱 Big new article: What’s next in rural planning? From broadband equity to nature-based flood control, these 2025 trends & how we share them are reshaping how small towns grow.
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#RuralPlanning #SmallTown #Rural #Policy #EconDev

New on ⁦JCShepard.com⁩ →
How small towns are shaping policy that works—through zoning reform, collaboration, and smart, local-first solutions.
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#Rural #SmsllTown #Planning
#RuralPlanning #CommunityLed #PlanningThatWorks

Planning Commission emphasizes transparency in zoning discussions for rural communities Commission prioritizes clear communication and efficiency in zoning processes for local residents.

Trinity County's Planning Commission is taking bold steps to enhance transparency and communication in zoning discussions, addressing community concerns head-on.

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#TrinityCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #ZoningRegulations #RuralPlanning #TrinityCountyPlanning #CommunityTransparency

Louisa County approves conditional use permit for Builders Cabinet Company workshop Planning commission recommends permit for custom manufacturing shop in rural Louisa County

Louisa County is on the brink of transformation as the Planning Commission backs two pivotal projects that promise to reshape local services and preserve its rural charm.

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#LouisaCounty #VA #EnvironmentalConsiderations #CitizenPortal #RuralPlanning #LouisaCountyCommunity

Woodside Council debates town center expansion and community vision Council members discuss property boundaries, rural identity, and stakeholder involvement in Woodside.

Woodside's Town Council is grappling with how to expand the town center without losing its cherished rural identity—what will the future hold for this tight-knit community?

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#CA #CitizenPortal #RuralPlanning #CommunityInvolvement #TrafficSafety #WoodsideHorseCommunity

📚 Secrets of the Land
Rural traditions shape strong communities. In this new feature:
🪡 Quilting
🎻 Fiddle-making
🌽 Heirloom farming
📖 Storytelling

Planners can support cultural continuity

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#RuralPlanning #CulturalPreservation #FolkHeritage
#rural #econdev

Cypress Creek plans visual barrier improvements for solar array in rural community Project aims to mitigate visual impact with landscaping and reduced height fencing.

As the sun set on a heated discussion about the Carriger Solar project, residents rallied for thoughtful planning to protect their rural way of life from industrial encroachment.

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#WA #SustainableEnergy #RuralPlanning #CitizenPortal #VisualAesthetics

Ohio allocates $33M for public transportation through federal funding program Ohio dedicates $13.5M annually to the Workforce Mobility Partnership Program for workforce transport.

House Bill 54 is set to revolutionize Ohio's transportation funding, allocating millions for public transit and rural planning—will it meet the needs of all communities?

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#OH #WorkforceMobility #CitizenPortal #RuralPlanning #PublicTransportation

Another NPC another round of #starcuratedsessions! Here is the full list of Small Town and Rural Planning curated sessions for #NPC25 Check back throughout the week to see more details on all these great sessions.
#smalltownplanning #ruralplanning #planningconference #curatedsessions #housing #rural

Woodside Council updates barn conversion regulations amid equestrian heritage concerns Woodside Council allows barn conversions to ADUs while preserving equestrian heritage.

Woodside is at a crossroads, balancing the preservation of its cherished equestrian heritage with the growing demand for housing through barn conversions into accessory dwelling units.

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#CA #WoodsideEquestrian #HeritagePreservation #HousingDevelopment #RuralPlanning

Rural counties establish development boundaries to prevent low-density sprawl Counties define boundaries for rural development to limit sprawl and preserve community character.

Washington's House Bill 1695 could revolutionize rural development by balancing economic growth with the preservation of community character—will it succeed in reshaping the landscape?

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#WA #CommunityPreservation #EconomicDevelopment #CitizenPortal #RuralPlanning