The House of Representatives joined the U.S. Senate yesterday in passing legislation to designate the Journey Through Hallowed Ground a National Heritage Area. Unless President George W. Bush vetoes the legislation, which appears unlikely, the NHA designation will be enacted into law.
What will this mean for land use in Virginia? We can all find out at May 15 meeting of the Prince William County Committee of 100, which is presenting an incredibly timely debate: “Can Private Property Rights and National Heritage Areas Peacefully Co-exist in Prince William County?” Yours truly will be the moderator.
View details here. I hope to see you there!
