The weeklong Ranson Renewed/Charles Town Connected workshop concludes at 7pm Wednesday evening, September 14, at the Charles Town Opera House with a presentation by the teams working in collaboration with the community on plans and ideas to shape future growth for the region.
Here’s what attendees will see… [cont.]
If there’s a signature project among those the workshop teams are tackling this week, it’s the North-South Fairfax Boulevard/George Street thoroughfare.
The goal: To create a true boulevard that enables walkable, neighborhood-appropriate mixed uses. It’s intended to be a “green” corridor because it’s designed to make the most of state-of-the-art storm water management systems and other environmentally friendly techniques… [cont.]
The revitalization of former factory sites, scrap yards and other dormant or under-utilized properties can be one of the most rewarding of community initiatives. Instead of allowing these “brownfield” sites to become eyesores, why not find a productive purpose for them, especially if their redesign can be integrated into a more comprehensive community plan?… [cont.]