The CSPDC began reprocuring our On-Call Consultant program in 2021 and this month notice of decision to award was issued for nine selected firms. Created in 2012, the program provides the CSPDC, our 21 jurisdictions, and 2 Metropolitan Planning Organizations quick access to competitively procured consultants. While there are many […]
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The Federal Transit Administration Awards Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission with Bus and Bus Facilities Grant
~ Rehabilitating BRITE Transit’s transportation hub in downtown Staunton~ (STAUNTON): Last week, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced its award of $915,600 in Bus and Bus Facilities Program funding to BRITE Transit, a service of the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC). BRITE Transit provides bus service to seven localities […]
Continue readingCSPDC 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 […]
Continue readingNine Firms Selected for CSPDC’s On-Call Consultant Program
The CSPDC began renewing the On-Call Consultant program in 2021, and this month, 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 […]
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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 51 Ivy Ridge Lane Brochure
Continue readingGin 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 […]
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Smart Scale Round 5 Pre-Application Open through April 1
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 […]
Continue readingCERT Program Scheduled for Spring
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. This training is being offered […]
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Mount Crawford Begins Working 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 […]
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CSPDC Awards $1.66 Million in Affordable Housing Grants through PDC Housing Development Program, Supports 60 New Units of Affordable Housing Across the Region
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 […]
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