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Regional Housing Study Kicks Off

Post published:June 13, 2025

We’re excited to launch the Regional Housing Study in partnership with the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) and HousingForward Virginia. This comprehensive effort will include a housing needs assessment, literature review, and future projections to help us better understand housing challenges across the region. The consultants will also work with local officials to develop strategies tailored to each community’s needs and goals. Stay tuned for opportunities to learn more and get involved!

June 2025 Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:June 13, 2025

The TJPD Commission met on June 5 and considered the following agenda items:Received a presentation on the TJPDC Regional Housing Study;Received a presentation and approved a resolution for applying for hazard mitigation planning grant funds; Approved revisions to the TJPDC's Employee Handbook and Financial Management Policy;Approved a resolution adopting the Move Safely Blue Ridge Comprehensive Safety Action Plan;Approved a slate of officers for FY26 as follows:Keith Smith, Fluvanna County, ChairMichael Payne, City of Charlottesville, Vice-ChairPhil D'Oronzio, City of Charlottesville, TreasurerChristine Jacobs, TJPDC, Secretary6. Approved revised financial targets for the agency;7. Approved…

Regional Water Supply Planning for Middle James I

Post published:May 16, 2025

TJPDC and Buckingham County have adopted resolutions supporting participation in the Middle James 1 Regional Planning Unit, as part of a new statewide Regional Water Supply Planning requirement. TJPDC received a grant award of $8,884 for FY25 administration of the project.

TJPDC Staff Explore Nelson County

Post published:May 16, 2025

Staff participated in a field trip to Nelson County on May 6th. Nelson County Administrator, Candy McGarry; Administrative Assistant and Deputy Clerk to the Board, Amanda Spivey; and Director of Planning and Zoning, Dylan Bishop, took us on a tour of the historic Nelson County Courthouse and Circuit Courtroom, and a walking tour of Lovingston. Next, we visited the renovated Nelson Memorial Library and Saunders Brothers Nursery and Farm Market. Seeing the operations of the nursery and one of Nelson County's larger employers and hearing their feedback on operating in…

PATH and Cville Village Expands Collaboration

Post published:May 16, 2025

The Partnership for Accessible Transportation Help (PATH) and Cville Village are expanding their partnership to strengthen support for older adults’ transportation needs in the Charlottesville area.As part of this new arrangement, PATH will assume responsibility for answering phone calls and managing email correspondence from Cville Village members on a full-time basis. This milestone highlights the continued growth of Cville Village and reflects PATH’s increasing role in providing accessible transportation and community support.The collaboration goes beyond communications. PATH and Cville Village are also working together on community outreach and marketing to…

May 2025 Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:May 15, 2025

The TJPD Commission met on May 1 and addressed the following topics:Ruth Emerick presented on the 2025-26 HOME- CDBG Annual Action Plan draft; following a public hearing, the Commission adopted a resolution approving the plan.Gorjan Gjorgjievski presented the Safe Streets and Roads for All draft plan; the Commission approved a resolution supporting a funding application for a supplemental vulnerable road user safety action plan. David Blount provided an update on the 2025 General Assembly session.The Commission adopted a resolution agreeing to TJPDC participation with all local governments and water authorities within…

Regional Housing Study Kicks Off

June 2025 Commission Meeting Updates

Regional Water Supply Planning for Middle James I

TJPDC Staff Explore Nelson County

PATH and Cville Village Expands Collaboration

May 2025 Commission Meeting Updates

Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transit Authority

January 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

RHP Executive Committee

January 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Citizens Advisory Committee

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

MPO Tech Committee

February 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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