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improve the link between land use and transportation planning so-that our transportation expenditures are calculated to promote the greatest benefit. Currently, land use planning in Virginia is done separately by 134 cities and counties, while transportation planning is largely centralized in state transportation agencies.
While the state and local governments communicate, the current planning method is outdated, inefficient and almost guarantees that transportation projects are not undertaken with a larger plan in mind.
As we better link land use and transportation planning, we will spend our money more wisely. As one example, Richmond provides a significant property tax break to people who perform major renovations of existing buildings. This tax break encourages the continuous redevelopment and reuse of existing structures, which brings reinvestment into the core of already settled areas.
By encouraging more activity near our job centers, we help slow down the need for sprawl and the need for expensive road development into the far suburbs. This smart policy choice encourages positive development, helps people live closer to work, provides good construction-related and other
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