Green

A new mode of transportation is in use by the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center’s (WWRC) Physical Plant Services (PPS) Department; 3-wheel industrial tricycles. It is frequently necessary for PPS staff to traverse the WWRC campus to inspect daily maintenance work, construction projects and review facility issues. Since a number of vehicles within the PPS fleet are approaching 20 years of age with even older models already retired due to increased maintenance costs, and considering the current operating budget, it was determined to try a new m

In Virginia it is common practice for builders to purchase large quantities of wooded land and to clear and level the entire area.   Why do our land use commissioners allow this practice?

Other states require some of the land to be preserved and there are maximum concrete percentages requirements that can't be exceeded so that the earth can support the drainage required.   These would make happier, healthier communities.  Wooded areas would reduce noise and air pollution and help promote a more sustainable future.