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Post published:November 15, 2023

The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) has developed a resource for homeowners seeking to enhance their property value, bolster water quality, and manage excess stormwater. The "Homeowner's Toolkit for Water Quality and Stormwater Management" serves as an educational guide, equipping homeowners with the knowledge and resources to adopt sustainable practices that nurture the local ecosystem.The toolkit delves into common stormwater best management practices, describing their benefits, cost considerations, and the technical, educational, and financial resources available to support their implementation. Homeowners can explore various practices, from rain gardens and…

CVRHP January Lunch and Learn

Post published:November 15, 2023

Save the Date for the CVRHP’s Upzoning and Affordable Housing virtual Q&A panel taking place at 12 PM on Thursday, January 11th, 2024 on Zoom.We will be joined by Yonah Freemark, Senior Research Associate in the Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center at the Urban Institute and Jenna Davis, PhD candidate at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University. Come with questions!The link to register will be going out in early December, so please take the time to subscribe to the CVRHP mailing list.

November Commission Meeting Updates

Post published:November 15, 2023

The TJPD Commission met on November 2 and took the following actions:--Approved the TJPDC’s FY23 Financial Audit.--Endorsed TJPDC’s work on a Direct to Partner Initiative (D2PI) for the Septic Well Assistance Program (SWAP) via a cooperative agreement with the Virginia Department of Health; the program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners for septic system and well repairs and replacements.--Endorsed TJPDC providing support and assistance to the Town of Mineral’s update to its Comprehensive Plan.--Approved a letter of support for Greene County for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant.--Approved…

Meet our Commissioners: Chair Ned Gallaway

Post published:November 15, 2023

TJPDC Chair Ned GallawayNed Gallaway is a representative for Albemarle County, where he has served on the Board of Supervisors since January 2018. He represents the Rio District.Q: How long have you served on the Commission, and what TJPDC program/project excites you?A: I'm in my fourth year on the Commission and I was thrilled the Commission created the Regional Housing Partnership, which has been my primary focus since its creation. I have also served on the CA-MPO since I was first elected to the BOS, which has been my longest-standing…

TJPDC Participates in United Way Day of Caring

Post published:October 16, 2023

On September 20, TJPDC staff participated in the United Way's 32nd Annual Day of Caring event. Staff worked at Central Elementary School in Palmyra painting two areas used for recess. "Helping to repaint the elementary school blacktop on the Day of Caring was incredibly rewarding," said Isabella O'Brien, TJPDC Environmental Planner. "The genuine care for the students shown by their staff reminded me of the amazing experience I had as a student there for six years. It is heartwarming to know the TJPDC played a role in continuing to make it…

FFY 2023 Housing Preservation Grant Awarded

Post published:October 12, 2023

TJPDC has received the FFY 2023 USDA Rural Development Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) in the amount of $212,435.00. These funds will be available to our Subrecipients as of October 1, 2023. HPG funds will be used for low-income homeowner rehabilitation in the rural regions of the TJPD, up to $5,000 per project. Subrecipients include: Fluvanna/Louisa Housing Foundation, Nelson County Community Development Foundation, Albemarle Home Improvement Program, and Skyline CAP.Additional information on the program can be found on the TJPDC website.