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West Piedmont Planning District Commission Hires Two Community Development Specialists
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Denton and Paul Jadrnicek to its team. Both will serve as Community Development Specialists, where they will provide grant writing, grant administration, and technical assistance...
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Awards Funding to West Piedmont Planning District Commission for Improvements to I.C. DeHart Memorial Park
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) has been awarded grant funding to improve I.C. DeHart Memorial Park in Patrick County, thanks to the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia. Rebekah Morgan, Community Development Director for WPPDC,...
Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Seeks Public Comment
The Danville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) seeks public comment on the draft Safe Streets and Roads for All plan. This effort to improve bicycle, pedestrian, driver, and transit user safety in Danville and portions of southern Pittsylvania County was...
Morgan Promoted to Community Development Director at West Piedmont Planning District Commission
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) is proud to announce the promotion of Rebekah Morgan to the position of Director of Community Development.Rebekah joined the WPPDC in early 2024 as the Community Development Specialist. Since then, she has made...
West Piedmont Planning District Commission Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) received a $2,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)’s Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program (MMLP) for its partnership with the counties of Floyd, Franklin, and Patrick on phase 2 of the...
Outdoor Recreation Economy Plans are a Focus in the West Piedmont Region
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) and Friends of Southwest Virginia (FSWVA), in collaboration with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), Patrick County Economic Development and Tourism, Henry County Parks and Recreation, the City of...
West Piedmont Planning District Commission Selected for 2025 Community Investment Training
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) has been selected to participate in the 2025 Community Investment Training through the Rural Investment Collaborative initiative. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Rural Investment Collaborative convenes...
The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority seeks opinions regarding the need for regional public transportation
The Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority (RIFA) is seeking opinions regarding the need for a regional bus service to support employment and economic development opportunities. A survey has been developed to help RIFA prioritize potential...
PRO Grant Public Meeting Notice
You are cordially invited to attend a public meeting held by the West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) on Friday, September 27th to discuss the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO) grant. The grant is worth $100 million and empowers communities...