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PlanRVA Builds Tools to Solve Regional Needs.

By PlanRVA | November 26, 2024

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 is a example of the ways PlanRVA has worked to address the questions that could be posed by an individual, group or locality in the region and beyond.

Three of the tools mentioned below were recognized for their impact as NADO award winning projects in 2024.

WORTH (Wealth Opportunities Realized through Homeownership).
Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Virginia’s REVIVE! First Responder Training Program.
Solar Suitability Tool.

Housing:

How many people in the Greater Richmond region are experiencing homelessness?

How many people of color have benefited from attaining homeownership, wrap-around services, access to credit, and financial literacy training?

Where is residential and commercial development occurring?

What does affordable housing look like in the region? Can individuals afford housing near their place of work?

Environment:

Which areas may be affected by extreme heat, and where would benefit from heat mitigation?

What locations are suitable for utility-scale solar energy installations?

What areas outside the floodplain may be more vulnerable to flash stormwater flooding?

Emergency Management:

What key assets in our communities could be prioritized for hazard mitigation?

What is the trend in overdose deaths? How many first responders are trained to administer naloxone? Which localities have experienced the most significant impact?

Posted in Blog Post, Community Development, Emergency Management, Environment, PlanRVA, Transportation and tagged Community Development, data, Environment, NADO, Transportation