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sphere close to village shops, restaurants, and services, would attract those seniors who no longer wish to care for the big home and acreage in the rural areas. They would bring new vitality to the villages, both in economic terms and in the life of the community, its churches, and civic organizations.
To the extent Rappahannock County attracts and holds a population of retirees, it will place less pressure on its school system than would increasing the number of families with young children. To the extent that vital villages grow new businesses for local users and tourists, there will be a growing commercial tax base helping to share the burden of real estate taxes on homeowners.
By creating new options for retirees in our community, we can preserve our historic villages and instill them with new vitality, while providing secure and affordable housing and accessible services for all those lucky enough to spend the “golden years” in this beautiful place.
The Planning Commission can help turn this vision into reality by incorporating such concepts in our Comprehensive Plan, and beginning serious study of zoning and other ordinances that would pave the way for a new era for our villages and Town.
Jim Gannon presented this analysis to the Planning Commission at its July 31 public forum on the future of Rappahannock County.
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