The Issues
The Goal:
Maintaining Fredericksburg’s unique historic small-town atmosphere is critical to the city’s future viability. It is what attracts people to live here, visit as tourists, and lure businesses looking for a good quality of life for their employees.
It is important to remember that we are a city of only 10.4 square miles. Future commercial and residential development should complement the city’s character to ensure a viable and diverse taxbase to support city services and quality of life.
In planning for the future, we must also consider the impact of growth in the region, recognizing opportunities for cooperation while ensuring that we do not allow the city to lose its unique character.
Realistic solutions will require considering all options, engaging affected parties, weighing divergent views, and addressing all questions and concerns.
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Environmental
Protecting the Rappahannock River, establishing parks and open spaces, and planting trees are not only good for the environment they provide.
Transportation
We can continue to complain about the lack of state and federal support for transportation and watch as our roads become more...
Recreation
Fredericksburg was recently recognized as having the best quality of life for a city of our size in Virginia.
Infrastructure
Investment in public safety, water/sewer infrastructure and other services have not kept up with city growth.
