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Post published:November 18, 2024

It's been a busy start to FY2025 at TJPDC, with many opportunities for staff professional development. Staff participated in a field trip to Louisa and Fluvanna counties on October 10th. The first half of the day began with Louisa County Administrator, Christian Goodwin, and Economic Development Director, Andy Wade, where we toured Louisa County High School, Lake Anna, and the Zion Crossroads/Springcreek area. We learned about key assets for the county, such as public education and economic development, and some challenges the county anticipates with a steady population growth. After a…

Share Your Roadway Safety Solutions

Post published:November 13, 2024

Move Safely Blue Ridge, a safety action plan by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) is seeking your insights to help reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties, and the City of Charlottesville. We're working to develop a plan that includes effective solutions that make travel safer for everyone, and we need your input!Through December 6, 2024, take a few minutes to complete our public survey and share your priorities for roadway safety. Your feedback will help guide decisions that can save…

PDC Development Grant Awards

Post published:November 13, 2024

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) received Virginia Housing PDC Development Grant funds in FY2022 and awarded funds to several development partners. Earlier in 2024, funds in the amount of $660,000 became available for the award at this last stage of the project. Through an RFP process, we sought submissions from for-profit and non-profit developers for projects that would increase the inventory of affordable housing in the region through the development of new units using these funds. The funds can be used for new rental or homeownership units for…

November Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:November 13, 2024

The TJPD Commission met on November 7 and addressed the following topics:FY24 Annual Financial Audit Report approvalHazard Mitigation PresentationRegional Housing Study and Summit updateMaterials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.The Commission’s next meeting will be on Thursday, December 5.

PATH Partners with CAA, BRHD, and InnoVage to Help Older Adults Ride CAT

Post published:October 15, 2024

The Partnership for Accessible Transportation Help (PATH) is a TJPDC Mobility Management program, designed to help improve and increase transportation options for older adults and other non-drivers. PATH works with transportation providers and helps elders find rides that meet their needs.Recently, as part of the Charlottesville Area Alliance’s (CAA) AARP Livable Community grant, PATH, the Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD), Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) and InnoVage staff worked together to host a group travel training event for seniors. The training was designed to assist elders in learning how to ride…

CEDS Plan Approved by EDA

Post published:October 15, 2024

TJPDC is pleased to announce the release of its Comprehensive Economic Development Plan (CEDS). The plan was funded through a U.S. EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to develop a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan to benefit all TJPDC localities. A CEDS is meant to integrate with and complement other economic development plans. Rather than being “owned” by any one agency, a CEDS consists of plans of action that may be undertaken by multiple players. The approval of this plan also opens up additional federal funding opportunities. This plan was done…