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Founded in 1972, the [[Piedmont Environmental Council]] ('''PEC''') works throughout Virginia's central and northern Piedmont region<ref name=pecvaplaces>[http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,84,651,0,html/The-Places-PEC-Works The Places PEC Works] Piedmont Environmental Council</ref> to safeguard the landscapes, communities and heritage of the Piedmont by involving citizens in related public policy and land conservation.


Founded in 1972, PEC's staff works throughout Virginia's northern piedmont region (http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,131,651,44,html/The-Places-PEC-Works) from the Charlottesville /Albemarle area north to Loudoun County.
PEC's headquarters is located in Warrenton, VA. However, there is a satellite office in Charlottesville. The staff of four in PEC's Charlottesville office work with citizens to solve the many land use and conservation challenges facing the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.


PEC's mission is to safeguard the landscapes, communities and heritage of the Piedmont by involving citizens in related public policy and land conservation.
==Towards Cooperative Planning==
In 1986, PEC supported cooperating planning in the area, including the adoption of the [[Three Party Agreement]] between [[Albemarle County]], [[Charlottesville]] and the [[University of Virginia]]. The group's [[Kat Imhoff]] spoke at a public hearing on [[May 14]], 1986. <ref>{{Minutes-boardofsupervisors|url=https://lfweb.albemarle.org/weblink/DocView.aspx?id=1669&dbid=0|when=May 14, 1986|documentid=1669|accessdate=May 26, 2019}}</ref>


The staff of six in PEC's Charlottesville office works with citizens to solve the many land use and conservation challenges facing the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.
==Scenic Byways==
In the 1980's, the group advocated for Route 20 and Route 22/231 to become scenic by-ways. <ref>{{Minutes-boardofsupervisors|url=https://lfweb.albemarle.org/weblink/DocView.aspx?id=1627&page=1&dbid=0|when=September 9, 1986|documentid=1627|accessdate=May 26, 2019}}</ref> In 2019, the group is championing the same designations for Route 810 in Albemarle and Greene County. {{fact}}
 
==Buy Fresh Buy Local==
In 2006, PEC launched Virginia's first [[Buy Fresh Buy Local]] chapter in [[Charlottesville]], which has since expanded to include six other chapters. In addition to the annual printed guides sent to area homes, PEC is also hosts and maintains the Buy Fresh Buy Local website.
 
==Trails==
In 2017, the PEC and the [[Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission]] were awarded a "Strengthening Systems" grant from the [[Charlottesville Area Community Foundation]] to promote construction of greenways and trails in the region. <ref>{{cite web|title=Greenway experts emphasize importance of grassroots engagement|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/29143-greenways-and-community-engagement/|author=Brian Wheeler|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=November 11, 2017|accessdate=November 13, 2017}}</ref>
 
 
==Location==
The Charlottesville office is located near the [[Downtown Mall]] in Suite 700 of the King Building (410 East Water St) and welcomes visitors.  {{coord|38.02909|N|78.479256|W|display=title}}
 
 
==Staff==
*Rex Linville, Albemarle and Greene Land Conservation Officer
*Jessica Palmer, Buy Fresh Buy Local Coordinator
*Paula Combs, Senior Writer & Editor
*Katherine Vance, Communications Specialist
 
[http://pecva.org/index.php/our-region/albemarle-charlottesville Contact Information for PEC's Albemarle & Charlottesville Staff]
 
===Reports===
*"[http://www.pecva.org/_docs/DevelopmentPipeline.pdf Residential Development in Charlottesville and Albemarle"], November 10, 2006: Reported that the [[Charlottesville]] and [[Albemarle County]] 17,832 approved approximately 17,832 housing units between 2000 and 2006. The report claimed that this would satisfy the region's housing needs through 2039. An appendix included in the report lists the specific approvals.
 
==Contact==
*Visit the office location above
*Phone 434.977.2033
*Email [mailto:albemarle@pecva.org albemarle@pecva.org].
 
 
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==


[http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,93,0,0,html/Albemarle-amp-Charlottesville/buyfreshbuylocal.asp PEC's Albemarle County and Charlottesville page]
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== External links ==
*[http://pecva.org/ PEC's Homepage]
*[http://pecva.org/index.php/our-region/albemarle-charlottesville PEC's Albemarle County and Charlottesville page]
*[http://www.buylocalvirginia.org/index.cfm Buy Fresh Buy Local]
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Revision as of 12:13, 27 May 2019

Founded in 1972, the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) works throughout Virginia's central and northern Piedmont region[1] to safeguard the landscapes, communities and heritage of the Piedmont by involving citizens in related public policy and land conservation.

PEC's headquarters is located in Warrenton, VA. However, there is a satellite office in Charlottesville. The staff of four in PEC's Charlottesville office work with citizens to solve the many land use and conservation challenges facing the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.

Towards Cooperative Planning

In 1986, PEC supported cooperating planning in the area, including the adoption of the Three Party Agreement between Albemarle County, Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. The group's Kat Imhoff spoke at a public hearing on May 14, 1986. [2]

Scenic Byways

In the 1980's, the group advocated for Route 20 and Route 22/231 to become scenic by-ways. [3] In 2019, the group is championing the same designations for Route 810 in Albemarle and Greene County. [citation needed]

Buy Fresh Buy Local

In 2006, PEC launched Virginia's first Buy Fresh Buy Local chapter in Charlottesville, which has since expanded to include six other chapters. In addition to the annual printed guides sent to area homes, PEC is also hosts and maintains the Buy Fresh Buy Local website.

Trails

In 2017, the PEC and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission were awarded a "Strengthening Systems" grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation to promote construction of greenways and trails in the region. [4]


Location

The Charlottesville office is located near the Downtown Mall in Suite 700 of the King Building (410 East Water St) and welcomes visitors. Coordinates:Erioll world.svg.png 38°01′45″N 78°28′45″W / 38.02909°N 78.479256°W / 38.02909; -78.479256


Staff

  • Rex Linville, Albemarle and Greene Land Conservation Officer
  • Jessica Palmer, Buy Fresh Buy Local Coordinator
  • Paula Combs, Senior Writer & Editor
  • Katherine Vance, Communications Specialist

Contact Information for PEC's Albemarle & Charlottesville Staff

Reports

Contact


References

  1. The Places PEC Works Piedmont Environmental Council
  2. Web. County of Albemarle, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Minutes, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, May 14, 1986, retrieved May 26, 2019.
  3. Web. County of Albemarle, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Minutes, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Albemarle County, September 9, 1986, retrieved May 26, 2019.
  4. Web. Greenway experts emphasize importance of grassroots engagement, Brian Wheeler, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, November 11, 2017, retrieved November 13, 2017.


External links