Posts Tagged ‘PlanRVA’
PlanRVA 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 of the discussions over the coming days. Four local journalists shared insights into how they report on the news, the future of journalism, and best…
Read MoreCool Lane Commons: A Collaborative Community Win
Regional Members gather for the ribbon cutting at Cool Lane Commons Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH) has completed the ambitious Cool Lane Commons project, which converted the former Seven Hills Health Care Center into supportive housing for people earning less than 50% of the average median income and experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness. Attended by dozens…
Read MorePlanRVA begins next phase of community outreach for climate action plan
Downtown view of Richmond city We hope you’ll share feedback for the region’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan – a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout Central Virginia. A new survey is open until June 28 to submit your ideas. Known as the CCAP, the plan represents the next phase of the Climate Pollution…
Read MoreFunding for Affordable Housing: Oak Grove Townhomes
Sketch of the design for the Oak Grove Townhomes We’re excited to announce that Governor Younkin has recommended the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust Oak Grove Townhomes project for funding from the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). This project will build affordable housing on the south side of Richmond. SCRC will finalize approval of these…
Read MorePlanRVA completes first phase of EPA’s Climate Reduction Grants Program
Sunset in a field of flowers PlanRVA completed the Priority Climate Action Plan, (PCAP), on March 1st, 2024, as part of the first phase of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The CPRG program provides funding to states, local governments, Tribes, and territories to develop and implement plans for reducing…
Read MoreWelcome to Our New Members!
Richmond Regional Map We are excited to welcome new members to the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (PlanRVA), the Central Virginia Transportation Authority and the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board! Please see the CVTA and RRTPO sections below for information about new members to those organizations! New Commissioners: Chris Bast, Henrico County Citizen…
Read More“A roadmap for the future:” Four takeaways from the 2024 Transportation Forum
Main Street Station in downtown Richmond, VA More than 120 people from across the Richmond Region joined PlanRVA and its partners for the 2024 Transportation Forum in March to kick off engagement efforts for the 2050 Update to the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan. During the Forum, panelists and attendees provided perspectives and ideas to help…
Read MorePlanRVA’s data team calculates region’s key metrics
PlanRVA is making a comprehensive commitment to acquiring and analyzing data – to create a foundational, empirical understanding of what drives many of the region’s most-pressing issues. Those underlying metrics often hold the key to gleaning greater insight into both the causes of and solutions for our region’s challenges. Toward that end, PlanRVA’s data…
Read MorePlanRVA Achieves National Designation for Solar Efforts
PlanRVA recently received Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for implementing best practices in solar. As a SolSmart Bronze designee, PlanRVA adopted nationally recognized best practices to advance solar market growth. The organization worked with SolSmart’s no-cost technical assistance team to increase local knowledge of solar energy that will benefit the region. “The Bronze…
Read MoreRegional Projects Receive National Awards
PlanRVA was recognized at the 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Impact Awards during NADO’s Annual Training Conference earlier this month. Projects that received a 2023 award include: Preparedness Partnership Project with the Richmond Flying Squirrels PlanRVA Flood Aware: A Flood Risk Awareness Campaign in the Richmond Region Pathways to the Future …
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