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Employment Opportunity – Community Development Specialist
Community Development Specialist FLSA: Exempt JOB SUMMARY The Community Development Specialist provides grant writing, grant administration, and...
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission Board Appoints Eberly as New Executive Director
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) Board of Commissioners has appointed Kristina (Kristie) Eberly to serve as the next Executive Director effective December 1, 2023. Ms. Eberly follows Michael Armbrister, who served as West Piedmont Executive...
Next MPO Meeting
The next Danville MPO Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10th at 5:30pm at the Danville Regional Airport. For more information, please contact the Danville MPO staff.
Community Development Update
Project Management Services Thinking about applying for CDBG funding or ARC funding next year? Reach out to WPPDC's Community Development Team now to develop your project! We offer complete project management services. This means our team works with a community...
Transportation Update
Commuter Assistance Program Strategic Plan The WPPDC has begun developing a commuter assistance program strategic plan (CAPSP), which will serve as the basis for administering the RIDE Solutions commuter assistance program throughout the West Piedmont Region. Major...
Lead-Based Paint Inspections
West Piedmont Planning District Commission has a Rehabilitation Specialist and licensed Lead-Based Paint Inspector on staff and can provide Lead-Based Paint Inspections. All lead-based paint inspections are conducted with a HUD-approved XRF analyzer and will meet EPA...
West Piedmont Planning District Commission Receives National Association of Development Organizations 2023 Impact Award
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) based in Martinsville, VA has received a 2023 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the Boones Mill 2040, The Town’s Comprehensive Plan...
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission Welcomes New Employee
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to their team. Amanda Gray joined the WPPDC on September 5th as their Tourism and Marketing Specialist. “We are thrilled to welcome Amanda to our team,” said...
Franklin Turnpike Survey
VDOT and its partners are conducting a study to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements for Franklin Turnpike (Route 41) between Orphanage Road, at the northern boundary of the City of Danville, to Hunting Hills Road, in Pittsylvania County - a distance of...