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Vote for the top 25 Virginia Main Street “Downtown Dining Destinations” «
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The Virginia Main Street staff does a lot of travelling each year and that travel can be hard on the stomach. Luckily, we know that when we arrive, the local hospitality of our destination Main Street communities will be evident, and the top rate dining choices will be numerous.
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New Virginia Main Street Commercial District Affiliates named «
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With the addition of two new Commercial DistrictAffiliates, the list of communities recognized aspursuingor exploring the Main Street Four Point Approach has grown to 98.
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Triangle Center for Development - Petersburg, VA - Explore the Present
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Saturday, June 5 (1pm - 10pm) and Sunday , June 6(2pm- 6pm) Halifax Triangle known as " The Avenue" Halifax & South Avenues Petersburg, Virginia 23803
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Does your downtown 501c3 make $25,000 a year or less? If so, the rules have changed...don't be left in the cold!
Does your downtown 501c3 make $25,000 a year or less? If so, the rules have changed...don't be left in the cold!
Thousands of non-profits could unwittingly lose tax status - USATODAY.com
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Thousands of small non-profits, from Little Leagues to soup kitchens, could lose their tax-exempt status Monday because of an IRS filing rule.
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America's Coolest Small Towns: Lexington - Budget Travel
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Every now and then, you stumble upon a town that's gotten everything right—great coffee, food with character, shop owners with purpose.
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Graffiti Hurts
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For the fourth year, Keep America Beautiful presents the opportunity to apply for a grant to help reduce graffiti vandalism in cities across America. Through the Graffiti Hurts® National Grant Program ...
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2010 Annual Worksop "The Creative Economy" in Abingdon on May 26-27th. Don't miss this one...its gonna be great!
2010 Annual Worksop "The Creative Economy" in Abingdon on May 26-27th. Don't miss this one...its gonna be great!
VDDA Annual Workshop
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Welcome to the Official Site of the Virginia Downtown Development Association dedicated to leading the way for preservation, development and growth of Virginia's downtown communities.
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Partnership for Warrenton | Warrenton, Virginia shopping, dining, old town events, historic Warrento
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Change aims to shape Hopewell's downtown
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The Progress-Index online is the source of news and information for the Tri-Cities of Virginia; providing local and breaking news, sports, local entertainment, and local features for the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell and the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George and Chesterfield...
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When Manchester became South Richmond | Richmond Times-Dispatch
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One hundred years ago, the city of Richmond hopped the James River and became “greater Richmond,“ with a peaceful merger with the city of Manchester. As the gritty hamlet of South Side—once ravaged by ...
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Preservation Virginia Blog -- Preservation Virginia
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In our ongoing commitment to provide more forms of open communication and information sharing Preservation Virginia is pleased to announce its new preservation blog. The blog will provide a platform to ...
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Columbia Planning Group Starting
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By Page H. GiffordOver the past two years, the volunteer planning groups around the county are defining how they see their neighborhoods in the future.While h the Lake Monticello area is growing and has ...
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http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/local/article/MAIN04_20100403-190807/334927/
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/local/article/MAIN04_20100403-190807/334927/
State program rejuvenates downtown Harrisonburg | Richmond Times-Dispatch
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In 2003, Harrisonburg’s downtown commercial district had a high number of retail vacancies, buildings falling into disrepair, limited downtown housing and crumbling sidewalks. “It was regarded as a place ...
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Virginia Main Street: 25 Years, A Timeline
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A timeline of events leading up to the 25th anniversary of the Virginia Main Street program.
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April 1 luncheon focused on supporting local businesses «
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The Virginia Downtown Development Association continues its popular Hot Topics Luncheon series in Martinsville on April 1, with a focus on nurturing a climatesupportive oflocal businesses.
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http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/danville_downtown_buildings_fate_uncertain/19273/
http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/danville_news/article/danville_downtown_buildings_fate_uncertain/19273/
Danville downtown building's fate uncertain | GoDanRiver
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The former Ferrell Furniture Store building — sometimes called the “Tuxedo Building” — may not be part of downtown’s landscape much longer.
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VDDA is proud to have been a sponsor of the reception at tonight's Virginia Main Street 25th Anniversary Program & Milestone Awards at the Craddock-Terry Hotel in Lynchburg. We look forward to the next quarter century of public-private partnership in downtown revitalization with Virginia Main Street. Happy Birthday VMS!
VDDA is proud to have been a sponsor of the reception at tonight's Virginia Main Street 25th Anniversary Program & Milestone Awards at the Craddock-Terry Hotel in Lynchburg. We look forward to the next quarter century of public-private partnership in downtown revitalization with Virginia Main Street. Happy Birthday VMS!
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Pre-spring cleaning
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The Hopewell Downtown Partnership Inc., Hopewell's Main Street Affiliate Organization, is conducting a series of cleanup and beautification events in Downtown Hopewell. To get the effort started, Don Oldham, general manager of Appomattox Bio-Energy and a Hopewell Downtown Partnership board member, o...
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AmeriCorps has a program (National Civilian Community Corps) that sends teams of 8-12 young adults to work on a short term, intensive project for localities, non-profits, or schools. Short term typically means 6-8 weeks.
Projects are intended to help communities with critical needs related to infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, natural or other disasters, and urban and rural development.
There is a two step process to apply for a team: First submit a concept form and then a full application. The next concept form deadline is April 15.
Learn more at http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/nccc.asp
Application forms at http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/nccc.asp
AmeriCorps has a program (National Civilian Community Corps) that sends teams of 8-12 young adults to work on a short term, intensive project for localities, non-profits, or schools. Short term typically means 6-8 weeks.
Projects are intended to help communities with critical needs related to infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, natural or other disasters, and urban and rural development.
There is a two step process to apply for a team: First submit a concept form and then a full application. The next concept form deadline is April 15.
Learn more at http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/nccc.asp
Application forms at http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/apply/nccc.asp
AmeriCorps.gov > AmeriCorps NCCC
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AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 1824. Members live on one of three campuses, located in Denver, Colorado; Sacramento, California; and Perry Point, Maryland.
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Investors show interest in Charlottesville ice rink | Richmond Times-Dispatch
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CHARLOTTESVILLE—Just days after the owners of the Charlottesville Ice Park announced that it was in danger of closing, a Realtor said he and other potential investors are looking into purchasing the rink and continuing its operations. ...
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NEW Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program
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HUD is looking for public comments from stakeholders about how to
structure a NEW Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program. In
coordination with DOT and EPA, HUD will be making $100,000,000
available through this program, with 3 funding categories currently
proposed:
1) Funding to support the preparation of regional plans for sustainable development.
2) Funding to support the preparation of more detailed execution plans
and programs to implement existing regional sustainable development
plans.
3) Implementation funding to support regions that have regional
sustainable development plans and implementation strategies in place
and need support for a catalytic project or program.
The partnership between HUD, DOT and EPA and this new program are based on 6 Livability Principles:
1) Provide more transportation choices.
2) Promote equitable, affordable housing.
3) Enhance economic competitiveness.
4) Support existing communities.
5) Coordinate policies and leverage investment.
6) Value communities and neighborhoods.
Preservationists should think about how their communities/regions might
plug into this new source of funding and advance sustainability goals.
Grants under this program will be capped at up to $2,000,000 for small
metro or rural areas, and up to $5,000,000 for large metropolitan areas.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1) Participate in the listening tour around the country (see schedule)
or webcast session (on March 9 or 11, no registration required) to hear
more about the new program. See http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/index.cfm
2)
Submit comments by March 12th, making sure the voice of preservation is heard. Go to http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities/comments
TIMELINE FOR PROGRAM, PUBLIC COMMENT & SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:
* March 5-11, listening tour (in St. Louis / Hartford / Cleveland) and
webcast sessions from DC. To join a tour in person or webcast, see
schedule: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/ver-2/HUD/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities/Listening%20and%20Web%20Tour%20Announcement_0.pdf?_template=
* March 12, formal comments due to HUD at www.hud.gov/sustainability<http://www.hud.gov/sustainability>
* Approx. June, applications due to HUD
* Approx. August, announcement of awardees.
NEW Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program
Share
HUD is looking for public comments from stakeholders about how to
structure a NEW Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program. In
coordination with DOT and EPA, HUD will be making $100,000,000
available through this program, with 3 funding categories currently
proposed:
1) Funding to support the preparation of regional plans for sustainable development.
2) Funding to support the preparation of more detailed execution plans
and programs to implement existing regional sustainable development
plans.
3) Implementation funding to support regions that have regional
sustainable development plans and implementation strategies in place
and need support for a catalytic project or program.
The partnership between HUD, DOT and EPA and this new program are based on 6 Livability Principles:
1) Provide more transportation choices.
2) Promote equitable, affordable housing.
3) Enhance economic competitiveness.
4) Support existing communities.
5) Coordinate policies and leverage investment.
6) Value communities and neighborhoods.
Preservationists should think about how their communities/regions might
plug into this new source of funding and advance sustainability goals.
Grants under this program will be capped at up to $2,000,000 for small
metro or rural areas, and up to $5,000,000 for large metropolitan areas.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1) Participate in the listening tour around the country (see schedule)
or webcast session (on March 9 or 11, no registration required) to hear
more about the new program. See http://www.hud.gov/webcasts/index.cfm
2)
Submit comments by March 12th, making sure the voice of preservation is heard. Go to http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities/comments
TIMELINE FOR PROGRAM, PUBLIC COMMENT & SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS:
* March 5-11, listening tour (in St. Louis / Hartford / Cleveland) and
webcast sessions from DC. To join a tour in person or webcast, see
schedule: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/ver-2/HUD/program_offices/sustainable_housing_communities/Listening%20and%20Web%20Tour%20Announcement_0.pdf?_template
* March 12, formal comments due to HUD at www.hud.gov/sustainability<http://www.hud.gov/sustainability>
* Approx. June, applications due to HUD
* Approx. August, announcement of awardees.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Developer now marketing office, retail space in former Patrick Henry Hotel - Roanoke.com
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The project, marketed with the tagline
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Rail is Virginia's transportation future, officials say | Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Virginia’s future is on rails. “Whether you like rail or not, it is the future,“ said Thelma Drake, the new director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. aximum number of people.“
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Apartments planned for Reynolds parcel in Richmond | Richmond Times-Dispatch
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The vision for Richmond’s downtown area near the Canal Walk is about to materialize after city planners and business owners first dreamed about its potential 16 years ago. Two Richmond developers plan ...
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Hot Topics Luncheons
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24th Annual Virginia Downtown Conference -2008
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25th Annual Virginia Downtown Conference- 2009
16 new photos
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Building was demolished because of supposed ghost | TriCities
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Last week I wrote of Col. J. M. Barker and how he came to Bristol with nothing but became one of the wealthiest citizens here.
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From boom to bust to bouncing back: Renovation gives Dante a boost | TriCities
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It’s been many years since any new housing was built in this old coal camp, where empty buildings and dilapidated homes define how a one-time boomtown has fallen by the wayside.
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Light rail will bring riders downtown. What will they see? | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
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NORFOLK When light-rail passengers arrive in downtown Norfolk late next year, many will experience the city from an unfamiliar perspective - as pedestrians. More folks will be on foot making their way to work, shopping, restaurants and entertainment
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