Congratulations to Prince Edward County for earning the 2026 APA Virginia Old Dominion Award for Innovation! We're honored to have partnered with Prince Edward County and Longwood University on this award-winning initiative. This award recognizes an innovative approach to community engagement that reimagines how local governments involve the next generation in planning. Together, we transformed Longwood University's Civitae curriculum into a meaningful planning experience,

Last week, our leadership team met in Blacksburg to reflect on key milestones and shape our vision for the future. The time together...