INFOGRAPHIC: Williamsburg City Council Land Development & Related Activity (2024)

A review of significant land development issues, including rezoning, special use permits, sale of City-owned property and public debt

The data in the infographic below is found mostly on the City of Williamsburg’s website, if you know where and how to look. In fact, over 50 different web pages (and a dozen Council meeting recordings) were reviewed to compile this summary. I also reviewed reporting by other local media and indicated where their data was used.

You will find nothing like this summary on the City’s website (or anywhere else for that matter.) That’s not meant to pat myself on the back — it’s something to keep in mind when you hear local leadership claim they really want a robust discussion around future land development. Compare their statements to their actions (and the effort it actually took to make sure you’re informed).

A sampling of the issues I encountered while trying to gather this information for you include, but are not limited to:

• Scattered Data: As mentioned, there is no central place for information related to development projects in the City. Information is scattered across silos such as the…