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Bolstering the Richmond Region’s Resilience Toward Extreme Heat
Like everywhere else on the planet, the Richmond Region is susceptible to a variety of risks, and among the most concerning are those related to climate change. Droughts and floods, warming oceans, rising sea levels – all of these conditions and more pose both near- and long-term risk to human health and economic prosperity. To…
Don’t Trash Central Virginia
If you care about the local environment, take the Don’t Trash Central Virginia pledge. Almost $3.5 million is spent every year cleaning up litter on Virginia’s roadways, which often washes into storm drains, potentially blocking them and polluting streams and rivers. To help tackle litter and keep our community clean, PlanRVA works with localities and…
2023 Transportation Projects and Goals in the RVA Region
Goochland County Supervisor and RRTPO board chair John L. Lumpkins, Jr. shares remarks during the 2023 RRTPO Transportation Forum. A Recap of the 2023 RRTPO Transportation Forum On March 17, PlanRVA and ChamberRVA hosted the annual Richmond Region Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) Transportation Forum. Experts from localities and organizations across the region shared goals and…
2023 Transportation Forum
PlanRVA and ChamberRVA are partnering for the 2023 Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization Transportation Forum on Friday, March 17 to build momentum around big transportation ideas. From the upcoming Fall Line Trail to public transportation expansions, the region’s leaders are working alongside community members to make our roads, trails and pedestrian infrastructure safer and more accessible…
Flood Preparedness and Safety Tips
It’s important to know your risk and be prepared in the event of a flood emergency. In honor of Severe Weather Preparedness month in March, including Virginia Flood Awareness Week from March 12 – 18, we’re sharing a few tips and resources to help you plan ahead. Understanding Flood Types According to the Virginia Department…
Public History Project for Ashland Trolley Line
Ashland Trolley Line cross at Upham Brook, just south of Hilliard Rd. For more than three decades at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Ashland Trolley Line connected the city of Richmond to the town of Ashland. From 1907-1938, the streetcar line played a major role in the development of neighborhoods along its 14.8-mile…
New, Inclusive, and Accessible Office Space
Photo taken by Baskervill In January 2023, the PlanRVA team officially moved into their new office located in The Current, a modern mixed-use building in the Manchester neighborhood. With floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the space in natural light and a breezy roof terrace offering stunning views of the James River and downtown Richmond skyline, the new…
Three National NADO Impact Awards
PlanRVA staff at the 2022 NADO Annual Training Conference in Pittsburgh. Earlier this year, PlanRVA was awarded three 2022 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Awards from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) during its 2022 Annual Training Conference in Pittsburgh. PlanRVA was recognized for its work to develop ConnectRVA 2045, in support of the Central Virginia…
Local Tribes and Sustainability Initiatives
The Chickahominy Tribe is one of three federally recognized tribes PlanRVA works closely with. This image was sourced from the Chickahominy website: https://www.chickahominytribe.org/. Given the historic footprint of the PlanRVA region, dating to pre-colonial America, it’s easy to be reminded of the area’s integral role in helping craft the nation’s story over many centuries. Less…
Regional Transportation Plan Includes Focus on Improving Pedestrian and Bike Safety
One of the goals outlined in BikePedRVA 2045 is for the Richmond Region to have ZERO traffic-related pedestrian and cyclist fatalities. Recent headlines in this newspaper drive home a tragic reality happening along our region’s roadways. “Henrico crash kills pedestrian.” “Bicyclist killed in fatal crash in North Chesterfield.” “Fatal Henrico County bicycle crash underscores increasing…