Purpose
The purpose of planning district commissions, as set out in the Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-4207 is to encourage and facilitate local government cooperation and state-local cooperation in addressing on a regional basis problems of greater than local significance.
Mission
The HRPDC mission is to:
- Serve as a forum for local elected officials and chief administrators to deliberate and decide issues of regional importance.
- Provide the local governments and citizens of Hampton Roads credible and timely planning, research, and analysis on matters of mutual concern.
- Provide leadership and offer strategies and support services to other public and private, local and regional agencies, in their efforts to improve the region's quality of life.
Responsibilities
The HRPDC serves as a resource of technical expertise to its member local governments. It provides assistance on local and regional issues pertaining to Economics, Emergency Management, Environmental Education, Housing, Planning, and Water Resources, and provides a robust education and outreach program through its Office of Community Affairs and Civil Rights. The HRPDC staff also serves as the support staff for the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO), which is responsible for transportation planning and decision-making in the region. As a Virginia Planning District, the HRPDC is also the Affiliate Data Center for our region, providing economic, environmental, transportation, census, and other relevant information to businesses, organizations, and citizens.