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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…

July Special Commission Meeting Update

Post published:August 15, 2024

The TJPD Commission met on July 25 and addressed the following topics:Held a Public Hearing for the Housing Preservation Grant;Passed a Resolution of Support for the Housing Preservation Grant; andAdopted a revised Remote Electronic Participation and Virtual Meeting PolicyMaterials for all TJPD Commission meetings are available here.The Commission will hold their next meeting on Thursday, September 9th.

Call for Proposals: Housing Summit 2025

Post published:July 16, 2024

The Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) invites professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to submit proposals for presentations at our March 2025 Regional Housing Summit in Charlottesville, Virginia.This event offers a platform to share best practices, innovative solutions, and research findings that address housing challenges and opportunities. We welcome diverse perspectives and topics, including but not limited to affordable housing, policy and comprehensive planning, financial models, case studies, rural needs for housing and community development, eviction and homelessness.Proposal Deadline: August 29, 2024Presentation Formats: Workshops, panel discussions, individual presentations, and interactive sessionsTopics…