The Shenandoah Valley Builders Association will hold a Smart Growth Symposium on Friday, February 22, with registration at 9:30 AM and finishing around 3:30 PM.  This event will be an opportunity for members of the community to come together to learn about issues related to growth from a variety of perspectives, and to participate in a public conversation on the future of the Shenandoah Valley.

The schedule of speakers and topics is as follows:

10:00 AM  -  Stewart Schwartz, Coalition for Smarter Growth
Addressing the topic, "The Smart Growth Option"

11:45 AM  -  Lunch served

12:30 PM  -  Question & Answer session for panel of guests:

• Stewart Schwartz, Coalition for Smarter Growth
• Matt Robertson, Stratford Companies
• Scott Rogers, Coldwell Banker Funkhouser Realtors
• Kim Sandum, Community Alliance for Preservation
• Todd Rhea, Clark & Bradshaw
• Sara Hollberg, Valley Conservation Council

2:00 PM  -  Todd Rhea, Clark & Bradshaw
Addressing the topic "What is a Comprehensive Plan?"

This should be an informative day with a variety of opinions and perspectives.  The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch, and the deadline to RSVP is by Wednesday, February 20.  Reservations and payment can be made online.