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Regional Symposium 2025: All in For Our Future
PlanRVA’s Pathways to the Future Regional Symposium convened on Pi(e) Day, March 14, 2025 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center from 10am – 3pm. Staff and community partners shared information and facilitated critical discussions on current programs and planning projects, emphasizing the need to explore the intersectionality of issues impacting the region’s future. At this…
RRTPO Policy Board Approves TIP Projects at March 6 Meeting
The Policy Board of the Richmond Region Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) met on March 6, 2025. The board took action adding new projects to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), heard a presentation on the Pocahontas Parkway (RT. 895) and received information on upcoming VDOT funding and programming meetings. TIP Amendments The board voted to add…
Staff Become Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows
Holly Gordon, Senior Community Engagement Manager, and Adelaide Alexander, Data Analyst, have been accepted to the Lincoln Vibrant Communities Fellows Program. The fellows program invests in leadership, policy, and advanced practical skills, with the goal of helping to build vibrant, engaged communities defined by trust, facilitated by resident agency, and focused on positive change. The…
A Lifeline in Times of Crisis: Developing Climate Resilience Hubs for the Richmond Region
PlanRVA, on behalf of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), was awarded a $1.5 mm FEMA grant through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and create an implementation plan for Climate Resilience Hubs over the next three years. These hubs will protect vulnerable populations, including those who are unhoused,…
A Year in Review: PlanRVA’s Annual Report 2024
View the Digital Annual Report Download The Annual Report Friends, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the remarkable progress and achievements we have made together this year! We have maintained our commitment to our vision for our region: fostering a thriving community, promoting economic prosperity, and enhancing the quality of life for all….
PlanRVA Builds Tools to Solve for Regional Needs.
Our work is, in large part, driven by the desire to respond to questions that delve deeply into challenges faced by residents, and critical issues affecting our environment and the future sustainability as a region. We are proud of the tools we build to help the region better understand and navigate these complex issues. Below…
PlanRVA Receives EDA Funding to Develop the CEDS!
The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently awarded PlanRVA Local Technical Assistance program funding to support the development of an updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Richmond region. Over the next year, PlanRVA will use the grant funds to develop an updated economic development strategy document across the nine PlanRVA member localities. The…
Building a Foundation for Housing Affordability: Key Takeaways from PlanRVA Day 2024
PlanRVA Day: Housing Panel Discussion Building a Foundation for Housing Affordability: Key Takeaways from PlanRVA Day 2024 Panelists and stakeholders shared insights and expertise during the “Housing for All” session at PlanRVA Day, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in addressing this critical issue. The discussion centered around the need for a comprehensive approach to affordable…
PlanRVA Day: Leveraging data to disrupt poverty
PlanRVA Day 2024 Data Panel discussion. PlanRVA Day: Leveraging data to disrupt poverty Nonprofit data experts joined forces for a discussion on opportunities to support economic and social mobility during PlanRVA Day on June 13. Earlier this year, the Richmond region was selected as one of 26 localities across the United States to join the…