Cooper Center Releases Comprehensive Findings on Data Centers in the Great Lakes Region
Press release regarding Cooper Center work on data centers in the Great Lakes region.
Community Assistance
Richmond City Council kicks off collaborative budget process
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and City Council members met for three hours Thursday to open a new budget process, run by a facilitation team led by Eric Scorsone of the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
Virginia Public Media/NPR
Virginia Beach voters to decide on 10-1 vs. 7-3-1 election system next week
With three at-large seats in play, Virginia Beach voters will soon choose their voting system—after relying on the Weldon Cooper Center to assess community preferences on the issue.
13 News Now
Program could help Historic Triangle improve its response to climate issues
The RAFT program will help the Historic Triangle improve its resilience to flooding and other climate issues.
The Daily Press
Albemarle County study reveals residential growth comes at a cost
Albemarle County commissioned a Weldon Cooper study on residential growth.
NBC29
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)