The Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Richmond Times-Dispatch began an ambitious series of articles concerning smart growth, urban sprawl, and the effects of growth on county governments and their citizens in September, 2000.
Many of the topics addressed in the articles directly relate to issues being faced by Oldham County. Additionally, many of the topics and planning tools and techniques are being considered for inclusion in the Oldham County Comprehensive Plan which is currently under revision.
The articles included in this web site include: (Click on titles below to retrieve the articles)
"Smart Growth: Gaining Speed in Sprawl Wars", by Will Jones, Sept 12, 2000.
"VA Land-Use Programs offer Tax Relief", by Will Jones, Oct 22, 2000.
"County Considers Fees for Builders", by Jeremy Redmon, Nov 21, 2000.
"The Public Price Tag: Some Places Seek Proffers to Cut Costs", by Rex Springston, Sept 12, 2000.
"Value of Planning Tools Argued", by Will Jones, Sept 10, 2000.
"Some Tips for Helping the Land", by Rex Springston, Sept 11, 2000.
"Development Outruns Road Builders", by Paul Bradley and Kiram Krishnamunthy, Sept 12, 2000.
