SUCCESSFUL LAND USE PLANNING EDUCATION ADDRESSING MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS

Valuable partnerships were formed to address complex multi-jurisdictional land use planning issues in Virginia. An educational workshop was attended by 36 representatives from 5 municipalities. Presentations by state experts covered emerging issues and land conservation programs. An expert panel discussion allowed participants to discuss locality-specific concerns. As a result, counties have begun adopting land conservation practices and incorporating smart growth concepts into plans.