About the Commission
Strengthening the Region Through Collaboration
PlanRVA is a regional convener, planning agency and provider of essential services to the localities of the Richmond region.
We are the government entity comprising nine local governments for the purpose of encouraging collaboration to address regionally significant issues and opportunities.
Also known as the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, we encompass the localities of Ashland, Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and Richmond.
PlanRVA convenes community representatives to build relationships and capacity across the region; provides technical assistance to member jurisdictions; serves as a liaison between local, state and federal governments; and implements services when requested by members.
What We Do
The mission of PlanRVA is to promote regional cooperation and collaboration between government, private sector and community organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the planning district.
Partnering to Enable Outcomes That Matter for Our Region
PlanRVA uses reliable data and promotes collaboration to drive sustainable economic growth, enhance quality of life, and ensure a resilient future for all communities. We do this within a thriving, interconnected metropolitan region, primarily through planning and programs in:
- Community Development
- Emergency Management
- Environment
- Transportation
Organizational Role
Regional Resource
We anticipate community needs through data and trend analysis, serving as the regional data hub. We engage regularly with peer regions nationwide to monitor best practices and track local initiatives to make connections and bring good work to scale.
Forum for Dialogue
We offer a forum for identifying issues and solving problems. We facilitate civil discussion, catalyze collaboration and partnerships, and build networks among local and regional leaders.
Collaboration and Strategy
We work across sectors and geography to understand the issues that matter most in the region, stiving to bring partners together for solution-oriented action.
Planning and Implementation
We prepare supported and actionable plans for the region's physical, social, and economic development and support their implementation through resource development ($) and project management.
Evaluation and Measurement
We focus on outcomes when evaluating progress toward achieving our regional goals and support continuous improvement of our efforts to ensure success.
Where the region comes together to look ahead.
PlanRVA is unique because it is the one place where all nine localities in the region are convened at the same time.
We provide regional solutions for regional challenges, focusing on the short and long-term investments that are needed to keep our area strong and prosperous.
Our capabilities include:
- Funding Services
- Planning Services
- Project Management
- Public Engagement
- Convening & Facilitation
- Research, Modeling, GIS
Core Beliefs
We are Better Together
The region is greater than the sum of its parts.
Representation Matters
We actively solicit and support the participation of diverse stakeholders from across the region.
Our Future is our Focus
We consider and share our region's history to understand the past, ground us in the present, and plan for the future. We employ innovative planning techniques to prepare for the unknown while driving toward the future we envision.