Public-Private Partnerships: Virginia’s Alternative Procurement Tool – How Winchester Saved Time and Money on a New Parking GaragernrnAcross Virginia, local governments are being challenged to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. It is increasingly clear that given the right qualifying project and an experienced, committed partner – the PPP process can yield compelling results. rnrnThe City of Winchester’s Parking Authority partnered with Shockey-WPA, LLC, whose member company is Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc., one of Virginia’s largest and oldest building contractors. rnrnThe 530-space George Washington Garage is a fully automated parking deck located in Winchester’s newly revitalized Kent corridor area.rnrnThis article was first published in the June 2009 issue of Town and City Magazine. Read the full article by downloading the link below.