Louden County Sets Up Fund to Prevent Sprawl

The Loudoun County, Virginia Board of Supervisors is serious about stemming sprawl. They have set up a $1 million legal defense fund to protect the county against court challenges by home builders, according to an article in the January 5

Washington Post. Loudoun County is the third fastest growing county in the nation, and it gained national attention last November when a slate of smart-growth candidates swept the county elections. For information, visit the Sustainable Loudoun Network at www.sustain-loudoun.com.