Contact: Pat Reilly, Neighborhood Coordinator
(703)792-6892
preilly@pwcgov.org
January 26, 2009
Over 8,000 foreclosure actions were recorded in 2008 in Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The Prince William Association of Realtors forecasts the number to balloon to 12,000 new foreclosures in 2009. The impacts of foreclosures range from litter and tall grass to vandalism and arson, all of which degrade neighborhood appearance, property values and the quality of life. Neighborhoods will need information about available resources and self help strategies to order to preserve their communities. The 2009 Prince William Neighborhood Conference, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, will offer residents the information needed to meet community maintenance challenges in the current economic climate.
The conference is a joint effort by Prince William County, the city of Manassas and the city of Manassas Park. It will be held in the James J. McCoart and Development Services Buildings from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Registration is required; the fee of $25 includes breaks, a box lunch and conference materials.
Classes are designed for individuals from neighborhoods with and without homeowners associations. Representatives from each of the sponsoring jurisdictions will outline the services of their respective neighborhood services and property code agencies. Local community management experts and successful neighborhood leaders will share their knowledge of dealing with neighborhood issues. Exhibitors will offer information about gangs, fire and crime prevention, the Citizen Corps, Habitat for Humanity and local civic associations. Details about the conference and registration forms can be found at www.pwcgov.org/neighborhoodconference or call (703)792-7018.
Please contact neighborhood services at (703)792-7018 or nsd@pwcgov.org for more information.
