Dear Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Loudoun County is in the process of writing a new zoning ordinance. A part of the new ordinance sets regulations for development in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the ordinance this is known as the Mountain Development Overlay […]
Dear Friends of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Loudoun County is in the process of writing a new zoning ordinance. A part of the new ordinance sets regulations for development in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the ordinance this is known as the Mountain Development Overlay District […]
MDOD White Paper 6-9-22
Are you an artist – painting, ceramics, poetry, photography, tapestry, music? Has your art drawn inspiration from the mountains? Perhaps a brooding, foggy, winter afternoon on a mountain trail has stirred your gothic soul, or maybe a glowing sunset from Bears Den has shown you […]
By any measure the wine industry is huge, successful, and growing in Loudoun County. There are approximately 40 wineries and tasting rooms in the County, annual wine production is valued at more than $36 million, and there are in excess of 738 acres devoted to […]
If there were a secret military facility in our Blue Ridge Mountains – which of course there is not – I wonder how many people would work there? Can you imagine if there were hundreds of people living in and around the mountains and working […]
Have you done any hiking on the Appalachian Trail? Spectacular, isn’t it? Invigorating, life affirming and just plain fun – although the perhaps roller coaster section is a little less fun the more you are carrying. Three facts about the Appalachian Trail: It is 2,190 […]
Does your business benefit from the Blue Ridge Mountains? Do the wonderful views help attract your customers? Do you use the products of the mountains? Does the unique soil, water, or climate help your business thrive? Perhaps a peaceful walk in the Blue Ridge helps […]