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Dec 31, 2025·Strategic plan
Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission Telehealth Feasibility Study 2026-2030
This Telehealth Feasibility Study, commissioned by the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission, examines the feasibility of establishing a regionally coordinated telehealth network in Southwest Virginia, specifically across Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties. The plan outlines economic, patient, and healthcare provider goals aimed at strengthening health care access, improving population health outcomes, and supporting long-term economic resiliency. Key strategic pillars include expanding access to primary, specialty, and behavioral health care, leveraging remote monitoring, enhancing workforce recruitment and retention, and integrating with broader community and economic development initiatives.
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This Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission and Cumberland Plateau Regional Housing Authority identifies persistent structural challenges in housing supply, affordability, and quality across Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell Counties. It highlights issues such as aging housing stock, high vacancy rates, infrastructure deficits, and limited rental and workforce housing. The assessment outlines opportunities for revitalization and and proposes strategic solutions including housing rehabilitation, infrastructure expansion, flexible zoning, development of workforce and senior housing, establishment of land banks, and leveraging public-private partnerships to foster economic stability and community pride.
Dec 4, 2024·Strategic plan
The Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission Innovation Strategy
The Cumberland Plateau Entrepreneurship Innovation Strategy aims to promote collaboration and regional thinking to address economic challenges, particularly the decline in high-wage jobs from coal mining, by creating wealth replacement avenues. The strategy focuses on five key pillars: Community Engagement, Tourism/Outdoor Recreation, Entrepreneurship, Broadband 4G Wireless Network, and Technology. It outlines four diversification strategies: developing Regional Resources, fostering Community Connections, organizing Business to Business events, and implementing Data-Driven approaches. The overarching vision is to achieve "A Region Connected," promoting regionalism, supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship in the tourism industry, and creating sustainable wealth replacement opportunities for the communities.
Jan 1, 2024·Strategic plan
Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029
This Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission outlines a strategic direction for economic diversification and resilience within Southwest Virginia. The plan prioritizes strengthening regional infrastructure, expanding tourism and outdoor recreation, developing workforce and education, improving housing options, fostering entrepreneurship and small business, and enhancing health services. It aims to achieve a vibrant regional economy with diverse opportunities, meaningful jobs, and a high quality of life for its citizens by leveraging regional assets and collaboration.
