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The Executive Director of the Virginia Industrialization Group has acclaimed Danville as an example of tremendous
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growth among Virginia’s cities. Richard C. Holmquist told the Virginia Citizens Planning Association that because of Danville’s progressive thinking a major industrial palnt [plant] has located there in each of the past four years. Holmquist cited Danville for adopting a comprehensive plan six years ago and letting dust gather on the shelf.
He points to the results of the plan including a new zoning law, improved housing code, major street paln [plan], off street parking, and a new sewage treatment plan. Holmquist says that Danville is also indertaking [undertaking] topographical mapping of the city, has developed a comprehensive housing plan, and is building new schools.
According to Holmquist, Danville is representative of what is going on in other cities of Virginia.