Hanover’s Perspective
Hanover Accepting Applications for Citizen’s Planning Academy
In an effort to engage Hanover County residents, businesses and community leaders in the County’s planning process, the Hanover County Planning Department is now accepting applications for its Citizen’s Planning Academy.
Beginning February 1, the six-class course provides participants with a background in the fundamentals of county planning and covers a broad spectrum of planning and development-related topics and issues.
“The Citizen’s Planning Academy gives Hanover citizens an insider’s look at how planning shapes our community, the legal foundations of planning and the role citizens can play in developing a dialogue regarding Hanover County’s future,” said David Maloney, the County’s Planning Director. “The Planning Academy is the first of its kind in Virginia and we anticipate for graduates to go on to become strong community advocates.”
Topics include the rezoning and site development process, the County’s Comprehensive Plan, land use planning, public facilities, transportation and more.
Classes will take place over six weeknight evenings from February 1 to March 9, including recognition by the Board of Supervisors. The Academy will feature five two and half hour sessions. Each session will be held in the evening from 6:30–9 p.m.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on January 22. Hanover County residents, business owners and community leaders are invited to apply online. The cost is $30 per person. Classes are limited to 30 students.