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Central Virginia is planning ahead.Connect Central Virginia 2050 has officially been adopted, establishing a long-term t...
10/29/2026

Central Virginia is planning ahead.

Connect Central Virginia 2050 has officially been adopted, establishing a long-term transportation blueprint for the greater Lynchburg region. The plan prioritizes projects and investments that will shape how people and goods move throughout our communities over the next 25 years.

With priorities spanning roadways, transit, freight, pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, Connect Central Virginia 2050 provides a framework for building a transportation system that supports our region’s growth, economy and quality of life.

Read more on our blog post: https://www.cvpdc.org/resources/newsletter/connect-central-virginia-2050-lrtp-adopted

Let the set up begin! It isn’t too late to join us tomorrow for the Central Virginia Regional Housing Policy Workshop. S...
10/27/2026

Let the set up begin! It isn’t too late to join us tomorrow for the Central Virginia Regional Housing Policy Workshop. Secure your spot by visiting www.cvpdc.org/housing-workshop

The Central Virginia Regional Housing Policy Workshop is coming up this Wednesday, October 28. CVPDC will explore new ho...
10/26/2026

The Central Virginia Regional Housing Policy Workshop is coming up this Wednesday, October 28. CVPDC will explore new housing legislation, regulatory and policy barriers, housing development challenges and practical strategies communities can consider to support housing supply and affordability.

October 28 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg

The workshop is designed for municipal officials, planning departments and commissioners, zoning officials, utility directors, economic development staff and others working on the local housing landscape.
Learn more and register online at https://www.cvpdc.org/housing-workshop

Speaker Spotlight! Introducing Lyle Solla-Yates. Lyle serves on the Charlottesville Planning Commission, teaches and wor...
10/23/2026

Speaker Spotlight! Introducing Lyle Solla-Yates. Lyle serves on the Charlottesville Planning Commission, teaches and works in zoning and urban planning at the University of Virginia School of Architecture, and contributed to the Mercatus Center's “How to Streamline Housing Permitting in Virginia.”

Hear what Lyle has to share at the Housing Policy Workshop; get tickets here: https://www.cvpdc.org/housing-summit

The right project may need the right funding opportunity.CVPDC helps connect local governments and community partners wi...
10/23/2026

The right project may need the right funding opportunity.

CVPDC helps connect local governments and community partners with funding and technical assistance opportunities from federal, state and other organizations.

Several current opportunities have application deadlines between now and the end of November, including grants supporting water quality, housing, parks, brownfields, forestry, and emergency shelter infrastructure.

Funding opportunities change regularly, so check back often on the CVPDC website.
Explore current opportunities and deadlines: https://www.cvpdc.org/resources/funding-opportunities

Speaker Spotlight! Introducing Shelia Herlihy Hennessee. Shelia has more than a decade of experience engaging faith comm...
10/20/2026

Speaker Spotlight! Introducing Shelia Herlihy Hennessee. Shelia has more than a decade of experience engaging faith communities in the work of advocacy, especially around housing. She currently serves as the Director of Faith Organizing for the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.

Hear what Shelia has to share at the Housing Policy Workshop; get tickets here: https://www.cvpdc.org/housing-workshop

The Housing Policy Workshop is designed specifically for you to understand how local policies and practices impact housi...
10/16/2026

The Housing Policy Workshop is designed specifically for you to understand how local policies and practices impact housing development in our region, including recently passed housing bills. Register today by visiting https://www.cvpdc.org/housing-workshop

Speaker Spotlight! Introducing Aaron Lubeck. Aaron is a designer and builder in Durham, NC. A former resident of seven c...
10/14/2026

Speaker Spotlight! Introducing Aaron Lubeck. Aaron is a designer and builder in Durham, NC. A former resident of seven college towns, he specializes in complex neighborhood infill projects, zoning codes, and incremental development.

Learn more about our upcoming Housing Policy Workshop and get registered today by visiting https://www.cvpdc.org/housing-workshop

Incremental Development Alliance

Thank you to Jocelyn Routt at WSLS 10 / WSLS.com for reporting on our Long-Range Transportation Plan! The public comment...
10/14/2026

Thank you to Jocelyn Routt at WSLS 10 / WSLS.com for reporting on our Long-Range Transportation Plan! The public comment period will remain open through Monday, October 19th. Learn more and comment today by visiting our project website: www.ConnectCentralVA2050.com

The long-range plan considers population growth, road safety, public transportation and pedestrian access, with about $1.3 billion estimated to be available for new improvements.

10/13/2026

Learn more and make your voice heard by visiting www.ConnectCentralVA2050.com

Thank you to WFXR News and Michael Doti for reporting on our Long-Range Transportation Plan!

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Lynchburg, VA
24504

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