News from the CSPDC Region
March 2022
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CSPDC Awards 7 Affordable Housing Projects
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The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission has announced $1.66 million in award offers to provide gap funding to affordable housing developers across the region. These grant funds were made possible through Virginia Housing’s PDC Housing Development Program, a pilot program that supports regional affordable housing initiatives. The funds will assist in the construction of 60 new units of affordable housing in the region, including 35 units for homeownership and 25 for rental. Gap funding was offered to 7 applicants representing 4 localities; Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Rockbridge County. All units supported by the PDC Housing Development Program are expected to be move-in ready by July 1, 2024. |
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Smart Scale Round 5
Pre-Application Open Through April 1
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Area governments and organizations are planning to submit at least a dozen transportation projects in the CSPDC region for VDOT’s Smart Scale Round 5 transportation grant funding program.
Localities, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) including the Harrisonburg-Rockingham (HRMPO) and Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro (SAWMPO), BRITE, and the CSPDC can each submit a maximum of four applications for the program, which is available every two years.
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Nine Firms Selected for CSPDC’s On-Call Consultant Program |
The CSPDC began renewing the On-Call Consultant program in 2021, and this month's notice of decision to award was issued for nine selected firms. Created in 2012, the program provides the CSPDC, our 21 jurisdictions, and two Metropolitan Planning Organizations quick access to competitively procured consultants. While there are many benefits to the program, the most notable are reduced operational expenses and quicker turnaround on projects. |
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Water Words that Work Workshop |
The CSPDC is coordinating with the City of Waynesboro to host a Water Words that Work workshop on April 6, 2022, at Blue Ridge Community College’s Plecker Center.
This workshop is designed for people who communicate with public audiences about water resources, watershed management, and land conservation. The training consists of three 90-minute sessions with communications expert Eric Eckl. For more information on this workshop, please contact Hunter Moore at hunter@cspdc.org.
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Mount Crawford Begins Work on Comprehensive Plan |
The CSPDC is assisting the Town of Mount Crawford with writing the Town’s first approved Comprehensive Plan. The Town Manager, Libby Clark, and members of the Town’s Planning Commission are guiding the 12-month process.
The Plan will analyze existing conditions, identify Town needs, and outline a set of goals and objectives to inform local decision-making on issues ranging from economic development, housing, transportation, and land use.
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CSPDC Hosting Regional Roundtable on Main Street Resiliency |
The CSPDC will host a regional roundtable focused on Main Street Resiliency on Thursday, April 7th at 9:00 a.m. Join the Regional Roundtable to learn pandemic recovery strategies for your downtown. Presentations by Matthew Wagner, Chief Program Officer at Main Street America, and Courtney Mailey, a Community Revitalization Specialist at Virginia Main Street, will cover current trends and best practices to support the economic recovery of local main streets.
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Discover Your Inner Hero! Take the FREE Spring Community Emergency Response Team training. You’ll learn to be more resilient & ready to help others when emergencies occur. Become part of this nationwide movement to make our communities safer before, during, and after a disaster event.
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Rockbridge Agritourism Workshop Set for April 5 |
Come learn about Virginia Agritourism Opportunities in and around Rockbridge County. Topics include; Agritourism in Virginia, Connecting with Local Partners; Safety on the Agritourism Farm, Insurance and Liability for Agritourism Operators, Networking within the Agritourism Community, and Legislative Updates for Agritourism. Lunch is provided with networking time.
Workshop Schedule:
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Center for Innovation and Business Acceleration, 245 W 21st Street, Buena Vista, VA 24416
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BRITE Transit Office Space for Lease |
The BRITE Transit Facility, 51 Ivy Ridge Lane, Fishersville, currently has office space available.
- 7,200 Square Feet
- Offices, Conference Rooms, Lobby, and Breakrooms
- High Speed Internet/Fiber
- Easy Access to Interstate
- Lots of Exterior Windows
- Elevator and Stair Access
- Handicap Access
- Ample, Free Parking
- Public Utilities
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Gin Chandler Hired as Finance Director |
Gin Chandler was hired as the CSPDC Finance Director and began work on February 16th. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Mary Baldwin University in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration-Business and Government from Liberty University. Ms. Chandler was the Accountant Specialist for Augusta County and the previous Administrative Services Manager for the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation. She currently resides in Augusta County with her husband Clay and their two furry family members, Remy and Cooper. Clay and Gin share four children – Todd, Jacklyn, Emily, and Kieland. In her free time, Gin enjoys gardening, reading, and watching movies. |
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