Planning

Welcome to the Planning Department

HRPDC's Regional Planning division provides a forum for the local governments to exchange information and to develop cooperative initiatives that address regional environmental and planning issues and opportunities, as well as state and federal regulations. The Department's staff undertakes technical and policy studies and provides technical assistance to the member localities and others.
Regional planning encompasses general planning activities such as comprehensive planning and ordinance development, solid waste, recreation, coastal resources, and open space planning as well as linkages to state and federal agencies and programs.

Click on the links below for more information of the services the HRPDC Regional Planning division provides:

Local Planning Services

Comprehensive Planning
Special Planning Studies

Solid Waste Planning

Land Use Planning

Joint Land Use Planning
Regional Land Use

Conservation Planning

Green Infrastructure Planning
Regional Trails Planning

Sustainability Planning

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Smart Growth

Planning eNews

May Map of the Month: The 2021 Great American Cleanup Results

May 25, 2021

April Map of the Month – Chesapeake Bay Watershed Land Cover

April 12, 2021

Regional Vaccination Dashboard Added to COVID-19 Impact Planning Hub

March 16, 2021

Planning Documents

Virginia's Offshore Wind Opportunity Update

January 16, 2020Presentation

Virginia's Offshore Wind Vision

December 20, 2019Fact Sheet

Virginia's Offshore Wind Opportunity

September 25, 2019Fact Sheet

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Legislative/Regulatory Activity

Legislative/Regulatory Activity

Procurement

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File Library

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Agendas and Minutes

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The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related nondiscrimination statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. HRPDC's website, www.hrpdcva.gov, may be translated into multiple languages. Publications and other public documents can be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. HRPDC public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities and in transit-accessible locations when possible. Auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a meeting. Requests made within seven days will be accommodated to the greatest extent possible. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice by HRPDC under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint may be in writing and filed with HRPDC's Title VI Administrator and/or the appropriate state or federal agency within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. For more information on HRPDC's Title VI program, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please call (757) 420-8300 or email kmiller@hrpdcva.gov.