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Wide Open Views: PlanRVA’s Annual Report 2025
View the Digital Annual Report Download The Annual Report Hello Friends, With your support and our Board’s adoption of our regional strategic vision-Pathways to the Future-we set a strong foundation for the year. By planning together, we align our priorities and investments so they deliver results our communities can feel. Pathways to the Future centers…
A Morning of Vision, Collaboration, and Appreciation: The 2025 Joint Annual Meeting
On Thursday, December 4, PlanRVA’s Manchester, Richmond offices buzzed with an extraordinary energy as the Richmond Region Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO), Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA), and PlanRVA Commission convened for their Joint Annual Meeting. It was a morning filled with more than just official business; it was a true celebration of regional partnership, marked…
Near Miss Dashboard Wins National Award
Near Miss Dashboard wins 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO).
Rural Transportation Analysis Wins National Award
PlanRVA’s Rural Transportation Analysis has won the 2025 Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), and their affiliate, Rural Planning Organizations of America (RPO America). The award recognizes noteworthy projects and practices in rural, small metropolitan, and larger areas that help meet regional needs through various program areas. These include: -Bicycle and pedestrian planning…
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….
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…