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Post published:September 11, 2024

Kaiden Pritchett, Regional Housing VISTA Kaiden joined the TJPDC in August as part of an AmeriCorps Virginia Housing Alliance VISTA project, a statewide intermediary project with 17 Host Sites, that all work to either expand affordable housing opportunities and/or end homelessness throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Kaiden's role at the PDC will focus on supporting the Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership (CVRHP). Kaiden is a native of Greene County and attended the University of Richmond. He was a member of the football team, and graduated with a degree in Political Science. Q: What…

September Commission Meeting Updates – Copy

Post published:September 11, 2024

The TJPD Commission met on September 5 and received presentations on the following topics:the HOME/CDBG Program Year 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report and Draft CAPER;the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) 2022 and 2024the Watershed Improvement Program (WIP); andthe Department of Housing and Community Development Planning District Boundary Review.The Commission was also presented the Draft FY26 Projected Operating Budget for review. Materials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.The Commission’s next meeting will be on Thursday, October 3.

Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual Conference

Post published:September 11, 2024

Rivanna River Basin Commission Annual ConferenceFriday, September 27th, 9:30 am- 1:00 pmCarver Recreation Center GymnasiumThe Rivanna River Basin Commission (RRBC) hosts a conference each fall for the public, local government officials, staff, and river enthusiasts to address topics impacting the watershed.This year's conference features speakers and panelists from local organizations, including the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation, the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau, Piedmont Environmental Council, Rivanna Trails Foundation, VA Department of Health, Rivanna River Company, and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District…

Public Meeting on Regional Housing Study

Post published:September 11, 2024

Public Meeting about a Regional Housing StudyWednesday September 18, 20245:30 pm at Tonsler ParkCome to discuss a proposed Housing Needs Assessment, which will identify what’s happening with housing in the Charlottesville region since the start of the pandemic. For the proposed study, researchers from Virginia Tech will gather data about our region, talk to citizens in focus groups, and identify the current needs and opportunities related to housing for people with low incomes, disabilities, and other priority needs. Researchers will identify the commuting patterns, the amount of a household’s income…

Meet the New Regional Housing Dashboard

Post published:August 16, 2024

The Central Virginia Regional Housing Partnership (CVRHP) is excited to announce the launch of our new Regional Housing Dashboard. The dashboard is designed to provide comprehensive, up-to-date data and resources to support housing policy and decision-making in our region. Our dedicated Regional Affordable Housing AmeriCorps VISTA member, Davy Sell, developed this innovative tool during her 2023-2024 service year. She has played a crucial role in creating and refining our data and communications strategy throughout her service year. Her contributions have laid a strong foundation for our ongoing efforts to improve housing…

TJPDC Receives $12.2 Million Broadband Expansion Grant

Post published:August 15, 2024

TJPDC will receive $12.2 million from a Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant to further expand high speed internet across Central Virgina. The TJPDC again partnered with Firefly Fiber Broadband to secure 2024 VATI funding through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. This funding will support a $48.6 million expansion to our current (VATI 2022) project with Firefly.The goal of the VATI 2024 project is to bring broadband at gigabit speeds to an additional 5,825 eligible locations in 10 of the counties included in our current VATI-supported project. The…