Welcome to the CSPDC
The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
(CSPDC) represents and serves the local governments of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, and Rockingham counties and the cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro as well as the 11 towns within the Central Shenandoah region.
The CSPDC works with its member jurisdictions, communities, and agencies to provide high-quality planning, technical assistance, and facilitation of services that address local, regional, and state needs in an innovative, timely, and cooperative manner. Covering everything from land use planning, transportation, water and waste-water utilities, natural resource management, affordable housing, economic and community development, hazard mitigation, agritourism, to human services, the CSPDC is an invaluable asset to the quality of life in the Central Shenandoah Valley. For more information about the CSPDC, click here.
Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
112 MacTanly Place
Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: 540-885-5174
Fax: 540-885-2687
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Latest News
GO Virginia Region 8 Hosts Project Pipeline Brainstorming Sessions
GO Virginia Region 8 recently wrapped up a series of four Project Pipeline Brainstorming Sessions. Community members, employers, chamber representatives, economic developers, industry leaders, and other regional stakeholders came together to identify local needs, propose project ideas, and collaborate on solutions within GO Virginia’s key focus areas: startup ecosystems, cluster scale-up, workforce development, and site/infrastructure development. The sessions, held at Laurel Ridge Community College, the Shentel Center, the VA Innovation Accelerator, and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership office explored the GO Virginia grant process and upcoming funding opportunities while brainstorming potential projects that may be eligible for GO Virginia funding.
GO Virginia is a statewide business-led economic development initiative with funding to invest in collaborative projects that lead to high-paying jobs. The mission of GO Virginia is to encourage collaboration among business, education, and government. GO Virginia Region 8, one of nine regions in Virginia, includes the CSPDC’s ten cities and counties plus another 6 localities to the north.
Executive Director Attends SERDI Annual Professional Development Conference
Executive Director Ann Cundy attended the Southeast Regional Director’s Institute (SERDI) Annual Professional Development Conference from April 27th – 30th, in Jacksonville, FL. SERDI is a voluntary professional development association for regional council executive directors in the southeastern United States, and provides technical assistance to regional council directors, their councils and their state associations.
Seasoned and new executive directors gather each year to share knowledge and expertise in a focused series of sessions on topics like communicating return on investment in PDCs, communications strategy best practices, and innovative approaches to meeting the needs of local governments.
CSPDC & BRITE Bus Attend Staunton Senior Health Fair
CSPDC transit staff members, Devon Thompson and Danielle Gannon, attended the Staunton Park and Recreation’s 3rd Annual “50 & Better” Senior Health Expo at Gypsy Hill Park on April 12th. Various community organizations were in attendance and set up booths that catered to older adults, with some providing complimentary health screenings and others information regarding a variety of wellness needs.
CSPDC staff spoke with attendees about the BRITE Bus transit system, and provided information on routes, schedules, and ADA service.
