Archive for 'Architecture, Engineering & Construction'

The Central Virginia Free Clinic to Host its Eighth Annual Downtown Loft Tour

Issue: January 2012 by .

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In years past, Downtown Lynchburg resembled a ghost town in many ways. Charlotte Allen, who has lived in the area for over 30 years, has seen astronomical changes. She has always loved spending Sunday afternoons strolling about downtown, admiring what she calls the “outstanding” architecture. She realized, however, that hardly anyone took advantage of sauntering [...]

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Randolph College Knee Deep in Renovations to Student Center

Issue: December 2011 by .

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Combining a functional, modern designed student center with a cherished, historic building is what Randolph College is aiming to do as one of the largest renovation projects in the school’s history gets well underway. “This building that will be the new student center was the first building we had on campus,” John E. Klein, president [...]

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Building a Legacy: Brookville High School’s Continuing Campaign for the Jim Whorley Field House

Issue: November 2011 by .

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It’s not difficult to find people who loved Jim Whorley. In fact, it’s quite easy. When describing the former Brookville High School football coach and principal, those who were his students, athletes and colleagues use words like “natural leader” and “motivator.” They talk about his great sense of humor and say he was the glue [...]

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Publisher’s Letter, October 2011

Issue: October 2011 by .

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Fall is now in full swing and with it comes a flourish of new buildings, business openings and anniversaries and even ownership transfers in our area. From the construction of the much-anticipated new Forest fire station (AEC) and Martinsville Speedway revving up for its 62nd fall of hosting NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races (Business Over [...]

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New Forest firehouse will protect the community

Issue: October 2011 by .

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For the past 48 years, Forest Fire Department has served their community by protecting and saving them from county fires. Today, with 42 members and a community that is growing like a wildfire, the Forest Fire Department made the decision to build a new fire station. Inhabiting the current station since 1958, the Forest firemen [...]

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Linked: Business, Growth, and the new 460/Odd Fellows Road Connector Project

Issue: September 2011 by .

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“If you don’t have great roads, nobody’s coming.” And Marjette Upshur would know. As Director of Economic Development for the City of Lynchburg, transportation is crucial for bringing people—and business—to the area. That’s why she’s so excited about the new transportation project coming to Lynchburg, the Odd Fellows Road/U.S. 460 connector. “This is really going [...]

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Two New Paths to Connect Liberty University to Wards Road in Lynchburg

Issue: August 2011 by .

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College students returning to Lynchburg this year will be welcomed with the construction of two new paths connecting the campus of Liberty University to Wards Road and its many business vendors. After three and a half years of discussion and planning, construction is underway for the creation of a new pedestrian tunnel underneath the set [...]

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CJMW Architecture—Restoring History, Encouraging Art

Issue: July 2011 by .

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Years before Lynchburg’s art galleries started opening their doors to visitors on the first Friday evening of each month, a Main Street architecture firm was hosting its own “First Fridays” to showcase local artwork. Shortly after September 11, 2001, local photographer Steve Coates and Emmett Lifsey, a principal at CJMW Architecture, were talking about a [...]

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CAER Close to Completion

Issue: June 2011 by .

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No ribbons have been cut and no official grand opening has been held yet, but the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) in Bedford County, which Region 2000 officials hope will become the hub of nuclear and engineering designs and wireless technologies, will soon be ready to open its doors. “It’s practically finished,” Bob [...]

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5th Street: At the Heart of It

Issue: May 2011 by .

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If you have major artery blockage around your heart, the doctor will operate, try to repair the damage, build and replace where needed and put you on a healthy plan of diet and exercise. The same can be said of 5th Street. Fifth Street is the main artery into mid-town Lynchburg. According to city traffic [...]

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