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EPR led the successful update of New Kent County’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan which was officially adopted in June 2025. The process was built on collaboration, data analysis, and robust community engagement. Beginning in 2022, EPR worked closely with County staff, a Steering Committee, and elected officials to facilitate joint work sessions, guide decision-making, and ensure compliance with Virginia’s planning requirements. … Read More

EPR is part of a consultant team led by Clarion Associates (with partners LPDA, TischlerBise, and The Corradino Group) to facilitate Henrico County’s Comprehensive Plan update. EPR’s primary role is leading the update of the plan’s Transportation chapter, including development of a countywide Bicycle and Trails Plan. To date, EPR has produced an existing transportation conditions report, summarized public input … Read More

The Town of Irvington recently updated its comprehensive plan, focusing on preserving its historic charm, enhancing livability, and promoting sustainable development. EPR played a central role in shaping this plan, which positions Irvington for a prosperous future while preserving its distinctive character and heritage. EPR facilitated robust public engagement throughout the planning process. We spearheaded a town survey with an … Read More

Suffolk, Virginia, is a quickly growing City that is committed to high quality future development. It is also a unique jurisdiction with the municipal structure of a City, but the character and context of a large, geographically diverse, multi-jurisdictional county, with both urban and rural areas. Suffolk is the gateway to Hampton Roads. New regional development and the expansion of … Read More

Albemarle County surrounds the city of Charlottesville, VA, and has a long history of responsible planning that has consistently channeled growth into designated Development Areas (approximately 5% of the County’s land area) in order to protect rural character, facilitate economical service delivery and promote traditional neighborhood development. Since the latest Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2015, Albemarle County has grown … Read More

EPR’s Comprehensive Plan team worked in tandem with City of Winchester planners on an update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2022.  The plan divides the City into ten geographic planning areas encompassing neighborhoods, university, manufacturing, open spaces, and the Old Town central business district.  For each, EPR staff produced Character Mapping to imagine future development in the City.  … Read More

The Town of Abingdon is a historic treasure in Southwest Virginia. Prized for its outdoor recreation, hospitality, and culture, the town has a strong community identity and tourism economy. EPR’s work to revise the Town of Abingdon’s Comprehensive Plan balanced the vision of community residents for the preservation of remaining open space and prized outdoor recreation amenities with the need … Read More

James City County surrounds the city of Williamsburg, VA and contains some of the nation’s most important historic sites. As the County continues to grow, new residential and service sector development has created pressure on existing transportation infrastructure, rural lands, important environmental assets, and other public facilities. The County’s Comprehensive Plan is one tool for managing growth to preserve local … Read More