Loudoun County Feasibility Study
NVRC is pleased to partner with the National Park Service and Loudoun County to identify the most feasible Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) route options for completing the PHNST network gap in Loudoun County, Virginia. The project will identify, assess, and present the feasibility of potential routes, including cost of trail construction, maintenance, land ownership, accessibility, park connections, and scenic views. The project will also evaluate maintenance and other key elements, including material information required for input into Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and for developing preliminary engineering scopes for trail completion.
NVRC has selected design and planning firm, Lardner Klein, to conduct this study.
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Schedule
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January 2024: Project kick off with primary stakeholders and Lardner Klein.
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March 2024: Lardner Klein develops plan, schedule, and begins meeting with stakeholders.
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March - April 2024: Lardner Klein to develop methodology for feasibility study.
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May 16, 2024: First public meeting, open to all interested parties from the general public (e.g., individuals, businesses, organizations). The meeting will be hosted at Lucketts Community Center in Lucketts, VA from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 16th. A virtual option for the 7:00 pm - 8:00pm presentation is also available and can be accessed through Zoom registration. Read the press release about the meeting and view and share our informational flier.
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May 2024: Lardner Klein to conduct a pilot analysis, implementation, and report on findings.
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June - October 2024: Lardner Klein to conduct full analyses and develop draft products.
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October 2024: Second public meeting, details to come.
November - December 2024: Expected project completion
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Materials and Resources
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Consultant Request for Proposals
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Project Updates
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Check back on this webpage to find project updates, or fill out the form below to receive email alerts. For additional questions about the study, please contact Linnea Sherman at lsherman@novaregion.org