Category Archives: Economic Development

VIDEO: Delegate John Cosgrove of Chesapeake discusses the importance of the Virginia Port

 

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U.S. 460 Project an Economic Development Powerhouse

The McDonnell administration’s thinking behind the $1.6 billion reconstruction of U.S. 460 between Suffolk and Petersburg has come into clearer focus with the publication of an economic study by Chmura Economics & Analytics. The I-85 Connector, as the administration has … Continue reading

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Livable “Town Center” Communities – The Washington Post Got It Wrong

The Washington Post recently ran an article on the future of “town centers.” The piece contained some serious errors and omissions that led to inaccurate assumptions and conclusions. I sent a letter to the editor of the Post, pointing out the misstatements, which, of course, the Post declined to publish. Continue reading

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Creative Cities and Major League Soccer

Virginia’s cities need to embrace the reality that quality of life is not merely an afterthought, but a key element in the development of creative cities. Continue reading

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Forced Union Payments on Tax Paid Projects

The Union Bosses don’t feel totally confident that they can do away with the secret ballot in their effort to grow the union membership although the White House and congressional leaders are trying to do just that. But other things are going on quietly that will help the unions and hurt our businesses here in Virginia. Continue reading

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