Toothless Text Amendment
In September, we wrote about the City of Suffolk’s plan to add warehouse regulations to the UDO (Unified Development Ordinance). We applauded the city for addressing a… Read More »Toothless Text Amendment
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Road Safety in Suffolk
Most people in Suffolk have probably heard about the school bus that overturned on Cypress Chapel Road on October 16th with twelve children on board.… Read More »Road Safety in Suffolk
Legislative Agenda
Next week at the October 4, 2023 City Council meeting, there will be a public hearing on a resolution for the City to adopt a… Read More »Legislative Agenda
Errors, Omissions & Discrepancies
Citizens require transparency and thoroughness from their government. The Public can not be informed and involved if the government does not provide all necessary information.… Read More »Errors, Omissions & Discrepancies
What is Smart Growth?
If you have been following rezoning applications lately, like the one for Lake Kilby Road, then you have probably heard the term ‘Smart Growth’. At… Read More »What is Smart Growth?
Keep Suffolk’s Downtown and Rural Areas Connected
CARE4Suffolk member, Ann Harris wrote a letter to the editor at Suffolk News-Herald, entitled Keep Suffolk’s Downtown and Rural Areas Connected. You can read her… Read More »Keep Suffolk’s Downtown and Rural Areas Connected
Comprehensive Plan Open House
Today the City of Suffolk held the first of three Open Houses to get public feedback for the next iteration of the Comprehensive Plan. This… Read More »Comprehensive Plan Open House
Let’s Talk Money
Let’s talk about the money behind large developments like the one Bob Arnette is proposing on Lake Kilby Road. Now before anyone gets all up… Read More »Let’s Talk Money
Developing on Lake Kilby – Is It Really Smart Growth?
The Hampton Roads REALTORS Association Chairman of the Board spoke on the developer’s behalf at the March 21st Planning Commission meeting. He touted Smart Growth,… Read More »Developing on Lake Kilby – Is It Really Smart Growth?
Lake Kilby: More Hazards to Come with Development
On March 23, 2023, this van ended up in the ditch on Lake Kilby Road blocking traffic. Lake Kilby is an example of the many… Read More »Lake Kilby: More Hazards to Come with Development