DHCD – Virginia's Mountain Playground™

Mar 04 2019

Introducing Will Jones

Will Jones is a recent Virginia Tech graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economic Management. He is interested in international and domestic economic development, particularly regarding rural areas, agriculture, and food security. In his free time, Will enjoys exploring local recreational opportunities, including hiking, cycling, climbing, and camping. After completing his studies at Virginia Tech in December 2018,...

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain To: All interested Agencies USACE, VMRC, DHCD, ARC, and DEQ, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the Friends of Southwest Virginia under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures...

Official Southwest Virginia Branding And Tourism Region Announced

Official Southwest Virginia Branding And Tourism Region Announced October 19, 2016 ABINGDON, VA – Yesterday, the efforts of many became a reality as the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation unveiled the new branding for Southwest Virginia. Delegate Terry G. Kilgore and Bill Shelton of the Department of Housing and Community Development spoke about the hard work that has been put in since 2003...

Mar 14 2016

Pembroke & Narrows to host Community Visioning Sessions

March 28 & 29- Community Meeting Dates Residents and business owners in Pembroke and Narrows are invited to attend one of the upcoming community visioning meetings to provide input on the current downtown revitalization planning process. Participants will discuss the top issues and priority projects that affect their downtown areas, and what businesses need to be successful. Note the times and locations below on...