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Post published:May 13, 2026

The TJPD Commission met on May 7 and addressed the following topics:Laurie Jean Talun presented the 2026-27 HOME Annual Action Plan draft; following a public hearing, the Commission adopted a resolution approving the plan.David Blount provided an update on the 2026 General Assembly session.Taylor Jenkins Lowery presented a resolution supporting a regional Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation Grant Application; the Commission approved the resolution.The Commission received a report from the Nominating Committee on recommended officers for FY27 (a vote on the slate will be held at the June…

Weldon Cooper Center Releases 2025 Virginia Population Estimates

Post published:April 7, 2026

Each year, the Weldon Cooper Center develops and releases official population estimates for Virginia localities, metropolitan and micropolitan areas, and planning district regions to show population counts between decennial censuses. These estimates provide the best approximation of the population count on July 1 of the prior year. State and local governments use this data for funding allocations, planning, and budgeting purposes.The July 1, 2025, population estimate for the TJPDC region was 274,339, which is 15,2191 residents, or 5.9% higher than the 2020 Census estimate. This percentage increase is the fifth highest…

Join the Bike Month Business Challenge this May

Post published:April 7, 2026

Celebrate National Bike Month by joining the Bike Month Business Challenge! Promote employee health, reduce your environmental impact, and win recognition and cool prizes! This friendly competition encourages employees and individuals to bike instead of drive during the month of May. Businesses can challenge their employees to replace their daily commute for a bike trip throughout May. The more trips you log, the more chances you have to win! Any bike trip that replaces a car trip counts towards an entry for a weekly drawing for a $25 gift card.…

Registration Open for the VAPDC Workshop: Finding Funding for the Future

Post published:April 7, 2026

Finding Funding for the Future is a multi‑session workshop series designed to equip local governments, PDC staff, state agency partners, economic developers, and EDA/IDA board members with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s complex funding landscape and secure resources to help build stronger communities.Through practical guidance, real‑world examples, and insights from program experts, participants will explore emerging funding opportunities and learn strategies for building competitive proposals and aligning collaborative projects with priorities such as infrastructure, community development, and economic resilience.Register for the workshop here.

April 2026 Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:April 7, 2026

The TJPD Commission met on April 2 and addressed the following topics:An update on activities of the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board;Presentation of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Metropolitan Planning Organization FY27 United Planning Work Program draft; Adoption of the FY27 Rural Work Program; Appointment of Nominating Committee for TJPDC Officers.Presentation of the FY27 Draft Operating Budget, which will be voted on at the May meeting.The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for May 7. Materials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.

Virginia PDC Directors Visit Capitol Hill

Post published:March 15, 2026

TJPDC Executive Director Christine Jacobs and Deputy Director David Blount recently were on Capitol Hill and met with representatives of Virginia’s Congressional offices. The luncheon briefing event was organized by the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) in conjunction with the 2026 National Association of Development Organization’s (NADO) Washington Conference. Staff from the offices of Senator's Kaine and Warner and from three of Virginia's Congressional offices attended. Attendees engaged in good discussion about regional projects and challenges, federal funding opportunities and other topics.