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Post published:October 11, 2022

Fluvanna Habitat for Humanity has recently completed a home in its mixed-income affordable home community. This community, Houchens Place, is located in Fluvanna County, just off SR 600, northwest of Palmyra at 440 Charney Way. The home is a three bedroom, two bath 1,432 square foot single family home, with a driveway and detached shed. The sale price for the home will be $161,000 and will be sold to a family making <60% AMI. The affordability period for the home is 15 years. Some amenities of the neighborhood include a…

Stanardsville’s Streetscape Project

Post published:October 10, 2022

The grand finale of the Stanardsville's Streetscape Project came to a close on September 22nd with the unveiling of the new pedestrian bridge. The 42 foot steel bridge spans Mitchell Creek on the east side of town. The project is part of the multi-year Stanardsville Area Revitalization, STAR project. STAR has been funded by VDOT and a local match, comprised of funds from both individuals and businesses. With the goal of a more walkable and safe business district, the town has also added new sidewalks along Main Street, and 21…

Meet the Staff: Ian Baxter

Post published:October 10, 2022

Ian Baxter, Regional PlannerIan joined the TJPDC in July 2021 as a Regional Planner, working primarily as the lead staff for the Regional Housing Partnership, and managing state housing grants for the region. Ian is also the program lead for the TJPDC’s Hazard Mitigation program. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from James Madison University, and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Virginia.Q: How did you end up at the TJPDC?Serendipity, to be honest! After working for a few years in the political campaign/voter registration…

TJPDC Signs Contract on $288 Million Broadband Project; Applies for VATI 2023 Funding

Post published:September 14, 2022

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) has officially signed a contract with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), launching a $288 million fiber internet construction project that will provide access to affordable, reliable high speed fiber internet to more than 36,000 businesses and residences. In December 2021, Governor Ralph Northam announced the award of a $79 million grant to TJPDC and Firefly Fiber Broadband (Firefly) to support rural broadband expansion across a 13-county area, including the five counties that are part of the TJPDC region. The TJPDC…

Meet the Staff: Lucinda Shannon

Post published:September 14, 2022

Lucinda Shannon, Transportation PlannerLucinda has been with the TJPDC for two years, she works on transportation projects and especially loves public transit and pedestrian projects. She manages the Regional Transit Partnership and is the project manager for the Regional Transit Vision Plan and Regional Transit Governance Study.Lucinda’s background includes working for Easter Seal’s Office of Government Affairs providing technical assistance on transportation policy for disability and aging populations. Her master’s degree is in public policy and administration, and she also has work experience in communications, training, and working as a…

Regional Transit Vision Plan Engagement

Post published:September 14, 2022

As the Regional Transit Vision Plan nears completion, the project team has been busy this summer with the public engagement phase of the study. Originally, the scope of work funded two surveys and two public meetings; however, a diverse set of stakeholders requested additional engagement opportunities for several key populations, so the project team designed additional survey tools and engagement opportunities.In addition to expanding the rural component of the project, the project team also focused on people who are transit dependent, underrepresented populations, older adults, people with disabilities, as well…