Hero's Bridge Village
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Hero’s Bridge continues the arduous process of requesting that the land proposed for the Village project be rezoned.
The process is lengthy, time-consuming, and costly. For months, we have met with lawyers, engineers, and town zoning staff to collaborate on this important project. Hero’s Bridge has been transparent and forthcoming, going so far as to engage neighbors and community members long before we were required to by Virginia state code.
We are happy to share that our first of two public hearings will be scheduled for September 17th at 7:00 p.m.
This will finally be your chance to make your voice heard. Please watch for special email updates with more detailed information about the public hearing process.
You can read past coverage of our project and the housing crisis in our area here:
- Errant voicemail raises questions on whether Hero’s Bridge plan can get a fair hearing
- Emerging solutions: What it takes to build affordable housing
- The fierce debate over Hero’s Bridge plans to build tiny homes for elderly vets
While we await the hearing date, here are some things you can do in the meantime:
- Sign the Change.org petition: Urge the Warrenton Town Council to Approve Affordable Housing for Veterans
- Donate to the Hero’s Bridge Village
Spend just 15 minutes to learn more about our region’s aging veterans living conditions to learn more about why the need for our village is so great.
The Immense Impact of the Hero’s Bridge Hero Helper Club
The impact of our Hero Helpers, those who make a recurring monthly donation to Hero's Bridge, is immense. Making your support recurring gives the Hero's Bridge team consistent and predictable support as we plan and implement our vital services. The "Party Van" brings...
Clarifying misconceptions surrounding the Hero’s Bridge Village
Read the full September newsletter. Thank you to everyone who attended our first public hearing last week. With this complex project, it is easy to concentrate on stormwater management, sidewalks, and architectural details; however, we must remain focused on the...
Twenty Two Supporters Speak out at the Village Public Hearing
Twenty-two people addressed the Town of Warrenton Planning Commission in favor of the Hero’s Bridge Village during the September 17, 2024 Public Hearing. Below are some of the comments they made. (Comments have been edited for brevity.) To watch the full Public...
Planning commissioners delay vote on Hero’s Bridge application
Two big changes have been made in plans for Hero’s Bridge Village, which was pitched last year as a “pocket community” of affordable housing for 44 military veterans, aged 65 and older. The changes: The development will be scaled down, and future residents will not...
Village Speakers Welcome
We are happy to share that our first of two public hearings is scheduled for September 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall 21 Main St. Warrenton. We Need You!! This will finally be your chance to make your voice heard. Public opinion is one of the the most important...
The fierce debate over Hero’s Bridge plans to build tiny homes for elderly vets
Listen to the podcast. This week we’re talking with Molly Brooks and retired Coast Guard Officer Sean Hagerty from the veteran support organization Hero’s Bridge. They work to help aging veterans find affordable housing, healthcare, and even coordinate rides to...
Planning Commission debates zoning for Hero’s Bridge Village
A public hearing on the development is slated for Sept. 17 Should Warrenton make it easier for Hero’s Bridge to build 44 affordable housing units for military veterans? Or should zoning laws be interpreted strictly, which would block the project? And does a 2020...
Errant voicemail raises questions on whether Hero’s Bridge plan can get a fair hearing
Two Warrenton Town Council members are under fire after a voicemail sent accidentally to the wrong person raised questions about whether a proposal for a new veterans’ housing project can get a fair hearing. Council member Bill Semple, who thought he was leaving a...
The Need for the Hero’s Bridge Village
Prior military service, especially in combat, has been shown to greatly affect the aging process. While some veterans do well, many others experience chronic illnesses from Agent Orange and other wartime exposures. The loss of a spouse, retirement, or illness often...
Town of Warrenton Notice of Public Hearing
The Town of Warrenton will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Warrenton Town Hall Council Chambers (first floor) located at 21 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia on the following: ZMA 2023-01 Warrenton United Methodist Church/Hero's...
Village updates, organization activities, and more in our August newsletter
Read the August newsletter. Hero's Bridge continues the arduous process of requesting that the land proposed for the Village project be rezoned. The process is lengthy, time-consuming, and costly. For months, we have met with lawyers, engineers, and town zoning staff...
Hero’s Bridge May Highlights
Affordable housing can be built. It takes social entrepreneurs and philanthropists to brave the obstacles and the opposition. Reporter Tim Carrington with the Rappahannock-based Foothills Forum explains how the Hero's Bridge Village illustrates the potential for...