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Rise of a Region: A Development History of Northern Virginia


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A Development History of Northern Virginia 

How did the built environment of Northern Virginia develop into the places we live, work and entertain in today?  What lessons from the past can we learn as we work to develop the region’s future?  If you are a real estate professional who moved to this area, just started your career, or want to learn more about the economic and development history of northern Virginia, join us to deepen your understanding of this dynamic market.

October 28, 2021, Thursday, from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm

Webinar by Zoom (link to be given one week before event)

Instructor:  Andrew Painter

Andrew is a shareholder with Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh PC, a law firm based in Arlington which is known for their land use expertise in northern Virginia.  Andrew works in the firm’s Land Use and Zoning practice group where he focuses on securing zoning entitlements across northern Virginia including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the City of Falls Church, the City of Fairfax, and the Town of Leesburg. A native of northern Virginia, Andrew has spent much time traveling and writing about the region’s land development history and received an award from the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for his review of enduring rural landscapes in Fairfax County.

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Event Date October, 29

Event Time 9:00am - 10:15am

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