Russ Forno brings more than 20 years of public and private sector experience as a Land Use Planner for Northern Virginia jurisdictions like Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William and Arlington Counties, the City of Fairfax, Alexandria and the Town of Purcellville. His project expertise covers the gamut when it comes to zoning and development. From urban to rural, Russ’ background gives him a comprehensive perspective of real estate development projects. A capable problem solver, he relies not only on his knowledge of zoning and land design, but also on his keen relationship skills that allow him to resolve – and sometimes avoid – complicated land entitlement issues.
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Queensland, Australia, 1998
- B.A., Geography, Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University, Canada, 1995
- Real Estate Development
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Subject Matter Expert: Urban Land Use Planner
- Land Use Entitlements
- Development Feasibility
- Zoning
- Subdivision Design and Rendering
- Special Permitting
- Community Consultation
- Bonding and Release
- Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOC)
- Loudoun County Economic Development Advisory Commission
- Commissioner
- Loudoun County Transit Advisory Board
- Member
- Town of Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Vice-Chairman
- Purcellville Skate Park
- Board Member
- Yoga Instructor