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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…
Read MoreStaff 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MorePlanRVA 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…
Read MorePlanRVA 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.…
Read MoreUnderstanding VDOT’s Functional Classification Update: What it Means for You
On September 5, 2024, the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) Policy Board approved an important update: the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) revision of the Federal Functional Classification (FFC)…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MorePlanRVA 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…
Read MorePlanRVA Day 2024: Public engagement through the local media
PlanRVA Day 2024 Media Panel discussion. Our team recently organized the second annual PlanRVA Day on June 13 – an action-packed afternoon of learning, networking and collaborating. We’re sharing recaps…
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