Charlottesville Tomorrow: Difference between revisions
1099047208 (talk | contribs) m (Unprotected "Charlottesville Tomorrow") |
(progress partnership, - one bit of POV, and other tiny tiny edits.) |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
| type = Non Stock Corporation<br />501(c)(3) Non Profit | | type = Non Stock Corporation<br />501(c)(3) Non Profit | ||
| foundation = June 16, 2005 | | foundation = June 16, 2005 | ||
| founder = Brian Wheeler | | founder = [[Brian Wheeler]] | ||
| location_city = Charlottesville | | location_city = [[Charlottesville]] | ||
| locations = 1 | | locations = 1 | ||
| area_served = Charlottesville, VA<br />Albemarle County | | area_served = Charlottesville, VA<br />[[Albemarle County]] | ||
| industry = Information Services | | industry = Information Services | ||
| key_people = [[Brian Wheeler]]<br /><small>(Executive Director)</small><br />[[Sean Tubbs]]<br /><small>(Program Officer)</small> | | key_people = [[Brian Wheeler]]<br /><small>(Executive Director)</small><br />[[Sean Tubbs]]<br /><small>(Program Officer)</small> | ||
| num_employees = 2 full-time<br />1 part-time | | num_employees = 2 full-time<br />1 part-time | ||
| homepage = [http://www.cvilletomorrow.org cvilletomorrow.org]<br />[http://www.cvillepedia.org cvillepedia.org] | | homepage = [http://www.cvilletomorrow.org cvilletomorrow.org]<br />[http://www.cvillepedia.org cvillepedia.org] | ||
| Line 17: | Line 16: | ||
'''Mission''' | '''Mission''' | ||
Formed in 2005, Charlottesville Tomorrow's mission is to inform and engage the public by providing clear, non-partisan information and research on land use, transportation, and community design issues with the confidence an informed public will make decisions that will protect and build upon the distinctive character of the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. | Formed in 2005, Charlottesville Tomorrow's mission is to inform and engage the public by providing clear, non-partisan information and research on land use, transportation, and community design issues with the confidence an informed public will make decisions that will protect and build upon the distinctive character of the [[Charlottesville]]-[[Albemarle County|Albemarle]] area. | ||
==Values== | ==Values== | ||
| Line 29: | Line 28: | ||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
Charlottesville Tomorrow is | Charlottesville Tomorrow is a source of in-depth information on growth and development issues before local government in the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle. Charlottesville Tomorrow’s information is distributed to the public through its website, in e-mail alerts, in printed local election voter guides, on weekly radio programs, and in local print media. | ||
Activities include: | Activities include: | ||
* information sharing to build community knowledge | * information sharing to build community knowledge | ||
* research on quality of life issues | * research on quality-of-life issues | ||
* community engagement—ensuring the public knows when and how to get involved in community decisions | * community engagement—ensuring the public knows when and how to get involved in community decisions | ||
* non-partisan local election coverage | * non-partisan local election coverage | ||
===Partnership with the ''Daily Progress''=== | |||
In August 2009 the ''[[Daily Progress]]'' began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.<ref name=hookctprogress>[http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/08/30/partners-progress-hooks-up-with-growth-watchers/ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers], Lisa Provence, [[The Hook]], August 30 2009</ref>. | |||
==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
Revision as of 11:57, 31 August 2009
| Charlottesville Tomorrow | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Non Stock Corporation 501(c)(3) Non Profit |
| Founded | June 16, 2005 |
| Founder | Brian Wheeler |
| Headquarters | Charlottesville |
| No. of locations | 1 |
| Area served | Charlottesville, VA Albemarle County |
| Key people | Brian Wheeler (Executive Director) Sean Tubbs (Program Officer) |
| Industry | Information Services |
| Employees | 2 full-time 1 part-time |
| Website | cvilletomorrow.org cvillepedia.org |
Mission
Formed in 2005, Charlottesville Tomorrow's mission is to inform and engage the public by providing clear, non-partisan information and research on land use, transportation, and community design issues with the confidence an informed public will make decisions that will protect and build upon the distinctive character of the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.
Values
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s work is guided by the following core values:
- Our information and approach is non-partisan and objective
- We respect the unique character of the Charlottesville-Albemarle community and recognize that it shapes our quality of life today and tomorrow
- We trust an engaged citizenry to make informed decisions that will benefit the community as a whole
- We believe the democratic process works best in an atmosphere of open government and transparency
- We value and work to foster cooperation and mutual understanding between Charlottesville, Albemarle, and the University of Virginia
Activities
Charlottesville Tomorrow is a source of in-depth information on growth and development issues before local government in the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle. Charlottesville Tomorrow’s information is distributed to the public through its website, in e-mail alerts, in printed local election voter guides, on weekly radio programs, and in local print media.
Activities include:
- information sharing to build community knowledge
- research on quality-of-life issues
- community engagement—ensuring the public knows when and how to get involved in community decisions
- non-partisan local election coverage
Partnership with the Daily Progress
In August 2009 the Daily Progress began publishing stories written by Charlottesville Tomorrow, contributed at no cost.[1].
Staff
- Executive Director: Brian Wheeler
- Program Officer: Sean Tubbs
Board of Directors
- Michael D. Bills, Chairman
- Tony Vanderwarker, Treasurer
- Joseph Barnes
- Stephen McLean
- Leigh B. Middleditch, Jr.
- Frederick S. Middleton III
- Terence Sieg
- Mac Thompson
- Cathy Train
Past Members of Charlottesville Tomorrow's Board of Directors
- Renee Grisham (2005-2008), Founding Board Member
- A.D. Hart (2005), Founding Board Member
- Paula Newcomb (2005-2009), Founding Board Member
Donors
The following community members have provided their generous support to Charlottesville Tomorrow as Founding Donors during 2005-2008
| Jon Auerbach | Andrew D. Hart, Jr. |
| Michael Bills | Steve McLean |
| John H. Birdsall III | Rick Middleton |
| Hunter Craig | Paula Newcomb |
| James Craig | James Newman |
| Terry & Courtnay Daniels | Terence Sieg |
| Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Foster, Jr. | Mac Thompson |
| Robert French | Cathy Train |
| John Griffin | Tony Vanderwarker |
| Renee & John Grisham | Ted Weschler |
| Jim & Kendra Hall |
Visit our website for a complete list of recent donors
Charlottesville Tomorrow is completely supported by private donations. All gifts are welcome and appreciated and every dollar is used wisely to support our mission to inform and engage the public by providing clear, non-partisan information and research on land use, transportation, and community design issues.
Charlottesville Tomorrow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
You can make an online donation http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/donate or mail a gift to:
230 Court Square, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Fun Facts
Charlottesville Tomorrow has a thing about pie.
Places visited on Pie Day 2008 (8-8-2008) included: Spudnuts, Scottsville, Howardsville, North Garden, Batesville, Crozet, Mission Home, Boonesville, Nortonsville, and Earlysville.
External Links
Notes
- ↑ Partners: Progress hooks up with growth-watchers, Lisa Provence, The Hook, August 30 2009