Development & economy in Virginia local government
What Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,397 Virginia meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Virginia with the most development & economy activity
- Danville, VA (113)
- Richmond, VA (81)
- Charlottesville, VA (77)
- James City County, VA (55)
- Stafford County, VA (51)
- Suffolk, VA (50)
- Herndon, VA (42)
- Amherst County, VA (40)
- Pittsylvania County, VA (39)
- Fredericksburg, VA (39)
- Rockbridge County, VA (34)
- Harrisonburg, VA (34)
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The Finance Committee will hold a routine meeting with no substantive items.
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. The committee will handle routine administrative tasks, approve previous minutes, and open the floor for public comment.
Committee meets for routine procedures with no substantive agenda items.
This Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee session covers standard procedural boilerplate only. There are no papers for consideration, presentations, or discussion topics scheduled. The meeting will focus on opening remarks, a public comment period, and approving prior minutes.
Electoral Board to canvass Aug 4 election, plan Nov 3 staffing
This meeting focuses on canvassing the August 4, 2026 election, including an initial review and continuation of the canvass. The board will also plan for a provisional ballot meeting on August 5 and set staffing levels and ballot order for the November 3, 2026 election. Certification of the election is scheduled for…
Economic Development Authority to review Harvester quarterly accounting
The Economic Development Authority will meet to conduct regular business and review staff updates. The board is scheduled to discuss quarterly accounting for Harvester.
City Council to consider Roanoke Valley Greenway agreement updates
The City Council will hold a work session on stormwater utility and economic branding. The regular session includes votes on the Roanoke Valley Greenway intergovernmental agreement and the sale of a surplus vehicle.
Grayson County EDA to discuss Baywood Community Group and Round House
The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports and hear a presentation from the Baywood Community Group. The board will also discuss the Round House property and provide updates on Country Sisters.
Planning Commission hears two major rezoning proposals for large land parcels
The Caroline County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. The first, RZ-05-2024, seeks to amend conditions for a Planned Mixed Use Development on about 1,579 acres at the intersection of Buckner Road (Route 615) and Ware Creek Road (Route 614), reducing the proposed dwelling units…
Draft MOU for economic development between Surry County and Dendron
The Economic Development Authority will consider a draft Memorandum of Understanding between Surry County (and its Economic Development Authority) and the Town of Dendron for economic development. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the April 23, 2026 minutes, a treasurer account status report…
IDA to consider purchase of 79.69 acres for $1.35 million
The Pittsylvania County Industrial Development Authority will vote on a purchase‑and‑sale agreement for three parcels (GPIN #1357-57-0869, #1357-37-2651, #1357-57-0768) totaling 79.69 acres at a price of $1,354,730 with a $25,000 earnest‑money deposit and a 120‑day due‑diligence period. The meeting also includes…
Housing Subcommittee to review R-2 zoning distribution and scoring matrix
The Rockbridge EDA Housing Subcommittee will discuss the distribution strategy for an R-2 zoning pamphlet. The body will also review, approve, and test updates to an evaluation scoring matrix for candidates.
Committee reviews two development proposals on Richmond and Ware Creek Roads
The James City County Development Review Committee will discuss two new development applications. Item C-26-0012 concerns exterior renovations at 5509 Richmond Road, the former TGI Fridays site. Item C-26-0016 involves a subdivision project at 4403 Ware Creek Road and 4111 Mount Laurel Road. The committee will…
Closed meeting motion to discuss a prospective business locating in Goochland
The Goochland County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The agenda includes routine items such as the Treasurer’s Report, updates on tourism and existing business, and a motion to convene a closed meeting to discuss a prospective business or industry that has not yet…
BZA reviews variance at 2500 Dewitt Ave and special exception at 414 Duke St
The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to review two property requests. The board will consider a variance for an existing accessory structure at 2500 Dewitt Avenue and a special exception for a rear-yard addition at 414 Duke Street. These decisions will determine if the properties can…
Commission will vote on an ordinance amendment affecting numerous UDO sections.
The Suffolk Planning Commission meeting on July 21, 2026 will hold public hearings on several conditional use permit requests, including a commercial kennel at 2170 Joshua Lane, a family day home at 1017 Meadows Reach Circle, a family day home at 145 Patriots Walke Drive, and an exception request for a larger shed at…
Council to discuss sale of 36.03 acres of industrial land in closed session
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss the disposition of approximately 36.03 acres of industrial property. The meeting also includes a work session covering city services and local regulations.
Commission to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Ave for transitional housing
The Richmond Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes two ordinances and a development review. One ordinance seeks to authorize special use of 1110 Oakwood Avenue for transitional housing in the 7th District. Another amends a prior ordinance for 2300 Ingram Avenue to allow up to seven…
Board will discuss a new single‑family construction proposal on Riverview Avenue
The Smithfield Board of Historic & Architectural Review will consider three application items: an accessory fence at 231 James Street, an accessory shed at 320 Grace Street, and a proposed new single‑family home on Riverview Avenue (TPIN 21a-03-B019). The board will also approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026…
Council will consider appointments to boards and commissions
The Danville City Council work session will review and recommend appointments to boards and commissions. It will also discuss summer research on small businesses and receive program and economic development updates. Standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and motions on closed‑meeting…
Committee considers landscape exemptions, neighborhood plans, and regional transit funding
The committee will review a proposal to exempt 'Virginia Friendly Landscapes' from weed ordinances and consider updating the City Master Plan for Oak Grove, Hillside, and Bellemeade. Members will also discuss community design guidelines for the Westwood neighborhood and support SMART SCALE funding requests for…
BEAD grants award multi‑million broadband funding to Rockbridge County
The Economic Development Authority adopted the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes and approved the financial summary report. The board received a broadband update highlighting BEAD awards totaling over $5 million to providers including Amazon, Comcast, SpaceX, and ZiTel, and reviewed progress on the Modine investment. It…
Community Development Committee to meet on July 20
The Community Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 12:15 P.M. in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room at the Rockbridge County Administrative Building.
Council considers $4 million state grant for RoVa Labs development
The Roanoke City Council will vote on several items, including a $4 million appropriation from the Commonwealth of Virginia to develop lab space at RoVa Labs (1030 South Jefferson Street). The council will also approve the five‑year budget for opioid settlement funds and accept multiple state grant funds for opioid…
EDA meeting will review Manassas Shopping Center operating report and budget
The Economic Development Authority will approve the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and review the May 2026 financial report. New business includes input from the EDA director and the council liaison. Old business focuses on the Manassas Shopping Center, covering its May operating report, the 2027 operating budget…
Planning Commission reviews rezoning of 9007 Center Street for garage and apartments
The Manassas Planning Commission held a work session to consider rezoning request REZ #2026-0002 for the property at 9007 Center Street, which proposes a parking garage and apartments. The commission reviewed a revised Generalized Development Plan, draft proffers, and a downtown redevelopment fact sheet related to the…
EDA will review bond fee comparison chart and draft bond application
The Stafford County Economic Development Authority will discuss several new‑business items, including a bond fee comparison chart and a draft bond application, an engagement letter for an audit, and a marketing & events contract. The board will also elect officers for Chairman, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. A…
Board reviews financial report and invoices, holds closed session
The Economic Development Authority board will receive a financial report from Jeff Cumberland and consider three invoices totaling $5,327.50. A closed session will be held to discuss investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved. The meeting also includes director and board comments.
Tourism Advisory Council to review asset list
The Tourism Advisory Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber, marketing, media, and tourism representatives. The body is scheduled to review the asset list under new business.
Planning Commission to review multifamily housing and used car sales permits
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include rezoning and use permits for multifamily residential developments and a permit for a used car sales business.
Commission to review SWAM spending and vendor fair plans
The Minority Business Commission will discuss updates on economic development programs, including the GO Start-Up initiative and a recap of the Piedmont Ascent/Piedmont Pitch event. They will also review SWAM spend for the second half of FY2026 and preparations for the 2026 Reverse Vendor Fair. The meeting includes…
Board will consider exterior alterations at 9309 Centreville Road
The Manassas Architectural Review Board will discuss two project applications: a mural at 9114 Center Street (ARB 2026-0022) and exterior alterations at 9309 Centreville Road (ARB 2026-0020). The meeting also includes staff updates on administration, enforcement, and Center Street, plus a commendation. Decisions will…
Commission reviews Crossroads Technology Campus work session.
The Spotsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a work session on the Crossroads Technology Campus project in the Lee Hill District. The commission will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan, focusing on Chapter 1 (Introduction and Vision) and Land Use Subchapter 2A (Economic Development and Tourism)…
Housing Advisory Committee to discuss 2026 Code Clean-Up and Missing Middle Working Group
The committee will receive staff updates regarding the annual Development Code cleanup timeline and the Missing Middle Working Group. Members are also scheduled to hold a discussion on committee priorities.
Committee considers affordable housing fund changes and 512 Hull Street amendment
The Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee will review legislation to update the Affordable Housing Trust Fund rules and amend grant requirements for a residential project at 512 Hull Street. Members will also discuss measures to improve transparency around the city's payment register and investigate past…
Public hearing on Liberty at Russell Branch Hotel mixed-use development
The Leesburg Town Council will consider several consent agenda items, including design task order authorizations for street improvement projects and a contract award for snow and ice removal services. A public hearing will be held on the Liberty at Russell Branch Hotel and mixed‑use project (TLZM‑2022‑0004 and…
Isle of Wight EDA to discuss park updates and budget amendments
The Economic Development Authority will review financial reports, updates on Shirley T. Holland Park, and a proposed amendment to the FY-27 budget to transfer funds to capital projects.
Committee reviews new development proposals and upcoming community events
The Economic Development Committee will discuss updates on ongoing projects and consider new development proposals and opportunities. It will also plan presenters for an August 12 town hall and a legislative roundtable, and note the inaugural production of the Madison Virginia Community Theater in September. No…
Ashland Economic Development Authority meeting on July 16, 2026
The Economic Development Authority will review action items including a letter of support for an Opportunity Zone and previous subcommittee and regular meeting minutes. Discussion topics include the treasurer's report regarding a YMCA bond payment, updates from the Town Council and Hanover Economic Development…
Work session regarding Center Street Parking Garage & Apartments
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review the rezoning request for 9007 Center Street. The discussion includes a presentation on a revised Generalized Development Plan and draft proffers.
Board will discuss the 2026‑2031 Strategic Plan and Downtown Library matters
The Suffolk Library Advisory Board will review reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Library, and the Literacy Council standing committee. It will consider unfinished business concerning the Downtown Suffolk Library. New business includes discussion of the Library’s 2026‑2031 Strategic Plan.
CEDA to discuss talent network and strategic plan updates
The Charlottesville Economic Development Authority will review updates regarding Goal 3 of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Discussions will focus on the Charlottesville Talent Network and pathways for opportunity.