Albemarle County study reveals residential growth comes at a cost
Albemarle County commissioned a Weldon Cooper study on residential growth.
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Community Assistance
Virginia Beach council approves referendum on voting system for November ballot
A 2023 Cooper Center survey shows that 81% of residents favored the 10-1 system now up for a vote in a November referendum.
WHRO-TV (Norfolk)
The RAFT as an approach for incorporating equity into coastal resilience planning and project implementation
This paper provides an overview of the The Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT) and how its approach incorporates equity in resilience planning and project implementation.
Strategies for Conserving the Green Infrastructure of Kilmarnock, Virginia
A review of a class project demonstrating environmental resilience work done in concert with the RAFT at the University of Virginia.
Why Am I Still Confused on this Proposed Election System Referendum…
That's understandable, it's a complex issue. Let's break it down.
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach considers holding a referendum on voting system
The referendum would ask residents if they prefer voting by district or at-large for city government.
WHRO-TV (Norfolk)
Reston Community Center (RCC) Community Survey
A survey for the Reston Community Center (RCC) that assesses awareness and support for RCC, determines current and projected program use, explores barriers to RCC participation, and captures preferences to inform consideration of a future community facility.
UVA Center publishes free Virginia tax rate book
A team at the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service published its 2024 Virginia local tax rate book.
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Cooper Center Releases 2024 Virginia Local Tax Rates Book
The Virginia Local Tax Rates Book compiles tax information for 29 Virginia cities, 92 counties, and for one of the state’s incorporated towns, and references all the tax categories permitted in the Code of Virginia as of 2024.
Facilitating climate adaptation: The resilience adaptation feasibility tool (RAFT) framework
This paper documents the RAFT process, situates it within the context of climate adaptation planning research, and articulates its specific strengths as a flexible and portable model for engaging the public in preparing for climate change impacts.