News & Announcements

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” ...

Homeless/Cold Weather Shelters in the Region

During the winter months when low temperatures pose a greater risk for homeless people living outdoors, additional sheltering resources are available.

NVRC's annual update to the Suburban Virginia Homeless Shelter List describes the shelters throughout the...

Be Winter Salt Smart

The Virginia Salt Management Strategy (SaMS) was established by a diverse group of stakeholders coordinated by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). SaMS provides recommendations for improving winter practices through efficient and effec...

NVRC Launches Solid Waste Management Report Dashboard

NVRC presents an interactive story map dashboard site that provides an overview of waste management in Northern Virginia and the challenges the region faces. Working at the behest of the Northern Virginia Waste Management Board (NVWMB), NVRC based this si...

Northern Virginia Regional Commission Launches Green Roof App for Urban Core Jurisdictions

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission has launched a web app that depicts the green roof potential for buildings within the region’s urban core (Arlington County, Fairfax County, Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church).  

The map shows...

NoVA Solar Map

The NoVA solar map was created by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission to demonstrate to homeowners and business owners how much solar energy can be generated by the rooftop of their home and/or business. The map is the first of its kind in Northern ...

Plant NoVA Natives

Plant NoVA Natives is a joint marketing campaign of a grand coalition of non-profit, governmental and private groups, all working to reverse the decline of native plants and wildlife in Northern Virginia. Our strategy is to encourage residents as well as ...