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Post published:April 13, 2023

Laurie Jean Talun, Regional Housing and Community Development Grants ManagerLaurie Jean joined the TJPDC in the fall of 2022. She works to administer funding for housing services and community development efforts in collaboration with local governments.Q: What led you to working at the TJPDC?Last fall, I ran across a posting for the Regional Housing and Community Development Grants Manager position, which led me to learn more about the far-reaching work of the TJPDC. At first I was drawn to this because of my interest in public health, and housing is…

Don Reed Retires from TJPDC

Post published:March 15, 2023

Long-time TJPDC Finance Director Don Reed recently retired after serving the TJPDC for nearly 17 years. Don witnessed great growth in the agency’s financial needs during his tenure, but was successful in preparing accurate financial statements and achieving a continuous string of clean financial audits. He was recognized with a plaque and resolution of appreciation at the TJPD Commission’s meeting on March 3.Don had a career as an electrical engineer before he joined the PDC.

2021 Recycling Rate Released

Post published:March 13, 2023

TJPDC staff annually administer the recycling and solid waste inventory in the Thoms Jefferson Solid Waste District (TJSWD) region, composed of Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna and Greene, to track progress toward meeting the state’s required recycling rate. These annual reports are submitted to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, which evaluates and approves the annual rate. DEQ approved a recycling rate of 39% for the TJSWD region for 2021. Under Virginia Solid Waste Regulations localities and regions are required to maintain a minimum recycling rate of 25% (for areas with a population…

TJPDC to Receive $857,600 Safe Streets and Roads for All Award

Post published:February 14, 2023

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) has been selected to receive an $857,600 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) award from the United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for all jurisdictions in Region 10, which includes the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson, and the City of Charlottesville.The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new SS4A discretionary grant program to provide $5 billion over five years for regional, local, and Tribal initiatives to make the nation’s roadways safer…

HOME Consortium Housing Survey

Post published:February 13, 2023

The City of Charlottesville and the Thomas Jefferson HOME Consortium are making a new plan for its use of federal housing resources. We need your help to identify the most pressing housing and community needs to prioritize limited federal funding for the next five years.We invite anyone living or working in the City of Charlottesville, or the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, or Nelson to complete the survey.Click here to take the surveyFor additional information, visit: https://tjpdc.org/our-work/thomas-jefferson-regional-home-consortium/

2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved

Post published:February 13, 2023

On January 17, the TJPDC’s 2023 Update of the Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The items reviewed address the planning process, hazard identification and risk assessment, mitigation strategies and plan maintenance.The plan received a “satisfactory” rating on all required criteria. After this approval, TJPDC began to work to schedule formal adoption dates all governing boards in the region; Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Town of Louisa, Town of Mineral, Town of Scottsville, and Town of Stanardsville. On February 1, 2023,…