Cover Profile

Robert W. Lauterberg & VML/VACoFinance: Funding Solutions for Virginians
From the private sector to Virginia state government, Bob Lauterberg has woven together an impressive skill set that is now enhancing a funding partnership that can assist localities whether larger or small.

Features:

Lost Communities

The Community Design Assistance Center Visits the Lost Communities of Virginia How lost are Virginia’s lost communities? We’ve visited quite a few over the years, and this innovative program is looking at what could be instead of what used to be.
By Terri Fisher and Elizabeth Gilboy

Natural Tourism

National Parks in Virginia — Natural, Cultural & Recreational Treasures
Virginians who love the out of doors have had a long love affair with the National Parks in our state, but the National Parks Conservation Association warns we need to take care of Mother Nature a little better.
By Catharine Gilliam

Departments:

Elucidations

Anniversary of America's Founding — Virginia Celebrates

Advertiser's Index

Currents

Virginia Tourism’s Star Advocate is Gone, Nanci N. Drake 1958-2006

All About IT

Replacing Computer Systems: Increasing the Probability of Success
By Chad Snow

Ecotech Network

Virginia Celebrates GIS Day
By Larry Stipek

Management Matters

The Message of the Midterm Elections
By Russell M. Linden, PhD

Of Note

Commonwealth Clips

Professional Directory