Shaping Our Shores
Shaping Our Shores is a master planning project for three sites located along James City County waterways: the former Jamestown Beach Campground (JBC), Jamestown Yacht Basin (JYB) and Chickahominy Riverfront Park (CRP). JBC and JYB are located on Jamestown Road along the James River and Powhatan Creek. CRP is located on Route 5 where Gordon’s Creek meets the Chickahominy River. The Master Plan will address the long-range physical development, use and stewardship of these three sites over the next 20 years. It will present a vision for the physical environment that promotes and supports the values and goals of James City County citizens.
In late 2007, the County issued a Request for Proposals and selected Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), to produce the Master Plan. VHB is a multi-disciplinary planning, design and engineering consulting firm focused on sustainable development and context sensitive design. The project has an estimated completion date of September 2008.
Public participation is a key part of Shaping Our Shores.
A citizen and community group public input session will be held:
Wednesday, April 16 2008
6:15-9:00 p.m.
Building F Board Room, County Government Complex
101-F Mounts Bay Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Citizens and community groups can comment on proposed uses and design alternatives at the following session:
Wednesday, May 28 2008
6:15-9:00 p.m.
Building F Board Room, County Government Complex
101-F Mounts Bay Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Beginning in late May through early June, design alternatives for the three sites will be exhibited in the lobbies of Building F at the County Government Complex on Mounts Bay Road and the Williamsburg/James City County Recreation Center at 5301 Longhill Road to solicit feedback. You can also submit your comments and ideas through this website, by direct email to shores@james-city.va.us or by phone to Stephanie Ahrendt, Project Manager, (757) 253-6649.
For each of the three sites, the Master Plan will provide a comprehensive assessment of the existing facilities and infrastructure, future use and development options, an action plan and a funding strategy to support the action plan. Careful consideration will be given to both the legally required and publicly expected conservation efforts for these properties. Preservation and protection of the existing open space, viewsheds, ecological diversity, and cultural resources will be balanced with maximizing the potential for the public’s use and enjoyment of these unique properties. The results of this planning process will be used in the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement Program to guide future land use planning, funding, maintenance, management and administrative matters.
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