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.
**Additional comments and suggestions from our October 29th Public Meeting are encouraged and will be accepted through this link to the Survey portal until November 11, 2024. To view the presentation and look at the displays from the meeting scroll down to Public Meeting #2 Materials below.**
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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 - May 2024: Lardner Klein to develop methodology for feasibility study.
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May 16, 2024: First public meeting was open to all interested parties from the general public (e.g., individuals, businesses, organizations) and hosted at Lucketts Community Center in Lucketts, VA from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 16th. Informational map displays were available for informal review with the consulting firm and project managers between 6:00 and 7:00 pm, followed by a brief presentation and discussion at 7:00 pm. Read the updated press release (May 10, 2024) about the meeting and view the informational flier.
June 2024: Lardner Klein to begin conducting a pilot analysis. A public feedback period also concluded on Monday, June 3rd.
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July - October 2024: Lardner Klein to conduct full analyses and develop draft products.
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October 2024: NVRC and project partners hosted a public meeting on Tuesday October 29, 2024, from 6 – 8 PM at the Ida Lee Recreation Center in Leesburg, Virginia to offer the opportunity for community members to learn about and provide feedback on the initial results of the feasibility study. Informational displays and maps were available for informal review with the consulting firm and project managers between 6 and 7 PM, followed by a brief presentation and discussion at 7 PM. There was also an option for remote participation during the meeting’s presentation portion from 7 – 8 PM. The general public, including community members, businesses, and other interested parties, are encouraged to provide their input on the initial outcomes of the study (Survey portal is open until November 11, 2024). Feedback during this public meeting will help the consulting firm and project managers finalize results from the study. View the event's informational flier.
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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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Public Meeting #2 Materials
Public Meeting #2 Presentation
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Map Displays
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Public Meeting #1 Materials
Public Meeting #1 Presentation
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Map Displays
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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