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Former Commissioner Receives VAPDC Award

Post published:August 13, 2026

Keith Smith, past Chair and member of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, was presented with the 2026 Robert W. Baker Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions at the August 6 meeting of the TJPDC.The Baker Award recognizes persons who have been involved directly in planning district commission activities and who have contributed significantly to promoting regional planning and development in Virginia. Smith recently left the Commission after 15 years of service. He served many years as Treasurer, and at various times as a member of…

August 2026 Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:August 13, 2026

The TJPD Commission met on August 6, with the following items on the agenda:Laurie Jean Talun presented an update on the Regional Housing Study being conducted by TJPDC;Isabella O'Brien provided an overview of the development of updates to the regional Solid Waste Management Plan; The Commission authorized the Executive Director to execute a contract with the state to serve as an implementation partner for the Rural Health Transformation Program;The Commission's "Remote Electronic Participation and All-Virtual Meeting" policy was re-adopted (annual adoption is required by state law)The fourth quarter FY26 financial reports…

Meet the Staff: Kate Wythe

Post published:July 14, 2026

Kate Wythe, Director of Regional Planning and OperationsKate joined the TJPDC on July 1st as the Director of Regional Planning and Operations. She studied architecture in college, and was introduced to city design and planning and switched paths. Kate earned a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning and a Master's in Urban Design from the University of Michigan. She started her career as an urban designer in Berkeley, California, drawing and designing not just houses, but entire cities. Family opportunities brought her to Houston, Texas, where she continued as a…

State Budget for FY27/28 Adopted

Post published:July 13, 2026

After many months of wrangling, state lawmakers at the 11th hour agreed on a state budget for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The House and Senate approved a budget compromise on June 22 that had been crafted by senior legislators. Governor Abigail Spanberger proposed 14 amendments that the legislature approved a week later, enabling the budget to be enacted on June 29, just one day before expiration of the current fiscal year budget. A summary of the budget’s provisions of interest to local governments is available in the June TJPDC Legislative Newsletter.…

PATH Launches Address Lookup Tool

Post published:July 13, 2026

Residents across the Charlottesville region now have a simpler way to determine whether Jaunt services are available at their address. PATH has launched a new online Address Lookup Tool designed to help riders quickly identify if they live within Jaunt’s service area and which Jaunt transportation services may be available to them. The tool is especially helpful for individuals who are unfamiliar with Jaunt’s service boundaries or are unsure which of the organization’s transportation programs operate in their community. By entering an address, users can instantly receive information about the Jaunt services available…

Save the Date- 2026 RRBC Conference

Post published:July 13, 2026

The Rivanna River Basin Commission is dedicated to stewarding and enhancing the health of the Rivanna River Basin. We are pleased to invite you to this year’s annual conference exploring how stewardship is shaping access to the watershed.From headwaters to local parks and neighborhoods, stewardship shapes how we experience, protect, and enjoy the Rivanna River Basin. This year's conference will explore the many ways stewardship is expanding access to our waterways - through conservation, recreation, planning, and community partnerships.Hear from technical experts, local leaders, and practitioners working across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors as they share innovative projects, emerging challenges, and opportunities to strengthen…

Former Commissioner Receives VAPDC Award

August 2026 Commission Meeting Updates

Meet the Staff: Kate Wythe

State Budget for FY27/28 Adopted

PATH Launches Address Lookup Tool

Save the Date- 2026 RRBC Conference

Regional Housing Partnership

September 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transit Authority

September 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Commission Meeting

October 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MPO Tech Committee

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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