Around the Region
The report details specific projects and outcomes: transportation planning initiatives, comprehensive planning assistance delivered to twenty-one jurisdictions, and collaborative efforts that brought together public and private sector partners. You'll find concrete examples of how localities worked together on regional challenges - from housing and broadband expansion to emergency planning and economic development.
You can view the report through the interactive Flipbook or by downloading it as a PDF.
The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) recently celebrated the far-reaching legislative impact of former Senator Emmett Hanger with the Lifetime Legislative Achievement Award at the August 18th Board of Commissioners meeting.
For over two decades, residents of the Town of Goshen have watched 42 acres of donated land sit empty, waiting for its promised purpose. Now, that wait is finally over.
In 2025, the NPS selected Goshen to receive technical assistance to support the planning and development of a new community park. The proposed park site is Town-owned, features scenic views of the surrounding Alleghany Mountains, and has direct access to the Calfpasture River.
Executive Director Ann Cundy recently joined host Jay Langston on the Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast, sharing about her years in the region and CSPDC’s role in supporting local communities. The Shenandoah Valley Partnership podcast showcases residents who are living, working and thriving in Virginia’s iconic valley.
Virginia continues efforts to transform the Interstate 81 corridor with a comprehensive new study. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), working alongside the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, is developing an updated Corridor Improvement Plan (CIP) for the entire 325-mile I-81 corridor within the Commonwealth.
We are proud to announce that Danielle Gannon has been selected to join the Virginia Transit Association’s (VTA) third cohort of the Virginia Transit Leadership Institute (VTLI).
The Virginia Transit Leadership Institute is a nine-month intensive program designed for mid-level professionals and future executives ready to see transit through a comprehensive, statewide lens.
After 18 months of collaborative planning, the Town of Grottoes has officially adopted its Comprehensive Plan 2025-2045, setting the stage for strategic growth and community improvements over the next two decades.
CSPDC staff led the comprehensive planning process with Grottoes, facilitating extensive community engagement through surveys and public input sessions.
On August 8th, the CSPDC’s Community and Economic Development team achieved a major milestone by hosting the final steering committee meeting for the new Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Nearly 40 representatives from local governments, regional organizations, and state agencies gathered at Augusta Community Care to collaborate on this critical planning initiative.
