New River Valley Livability Initiative

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Agriculture and Food

We will examine regional agricultural production, distribution, processing, as well as regional market demand to identify opportunities to support local farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector of our regional economy.

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Arts & Culture

We will examine the artistic, historic, and cultural assets of the region - looking for ways to enhance economic competitiveness and quality of life through community arts and culture initiatives.

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Community Health

We will examine the region’s opportunities and challenges related to community health, now and in the future.

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Economic Development

We will examine regional economic challenges and development opportunities – exploring ways to strengthen the region’s economy and create good jobs.

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Energy

We will examine regional energy systems: energy supply and demand trends and production options – exploring ways to reduce household energy costs and improve energy efficiency and security for businesses and families.

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Housing

We will examine housing conditions and trends in the region – exploring ways to meet the housing needs of a growing and changing population.

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Internet Access

We will examine internet access in the region and opportunities to affordably improve access to more of the region’s citizens, businesses, and schools in order to enhance the economic competitiveness of the region and quality of life for its citizens.

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Natural & Water Resources

We will examine our regional natural resources including water infrastructure - and how they support our economy, provide recreation opportunities, sustain wildlife habitat, and contribute to our health and quality of life.

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Transportation

We will examine the region’s current transportation patterns and plans, looking for ways to lower transportation costs for families and businesses while increasing transportation access.

News

NRV Tomorrow Interactive Survey Launched!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - 11:57am

The New River Valley Planning District Commission announces NRV Tomorrow, an interactive community survey. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and will be open until May 31^st. Citizens can use the survey to provide feedback on possible proje

Community Priorities Survey Results Now In!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 11:26am

In December, The New River Valley Livability Initiative conducted a Community Priorities Survey, the results of which can be viewed here. The survey sought citizen feedback on the proposed goals developed from public input during earlier phases of outreach and a set of topic area goals resulting from a year’s worth research and discussion on the part of the Livability Initiative’s 7 working groups.

Livability Initiative Interim Report

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 12:28pm

The Livability Initiative planning process has been in full swing for just over a year now and we have compiled a report detailing the research results, key trends and issues, and potential intersecting goals and strategies identified by the working groups to-date. Click here to view the rep

Lower-Literacy Survey Effort Results

Friday, September 21, 2012 - 11:50am

Over several months, the Livability Initiatives and its community partners reached out to some lower-income groups through a survey effort that was modified to be more accessible to those with a lower level of literacy. Nearly 300 citizens were reached and the results of that targeted survey effort can be viewed here.