We’re ticketed for a dead end in the high-speed rail sweepstakes

HR Partnership | April 30, 2009

High Speed Rail is the wave of the transportation future, and President Obama is pushing it forward. California is prepared to grab the opportunity with federal assistance. Where is Virginia? More important to Hampton Roads, are we once again bickering among ourselves and missing the boat?

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HRPDC and HRMPO Spring 2009 Publications available

HR Partnership | April 29, 2009

HRPDC and HRMPO Spring 2009 publications are now available online!

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Creating Green Jobs: Algae-to-Biodiesel Research at ODU

HR Partnership | April 29, 2009

In conjunction with the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium, Old Dominion University researchers have developed an algae-growing farm and biodiesel production facility.

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LEAD Hampton Roads awarding regional cooperation and progress

HR Partnership | April 28, 2009

The LEAD Hampton Roads Class of 2009 is awarding a “First Citizen” and an “Outstanding Organization” for their contributions to regional cooperation and progress.
Nomination Deadline: May 7, 2009

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Hampton Roads included in testimony before the House Energy & Commerce Committee

HR Partnership | April 27, 2009

On April 24th, during testimony about the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 before the House Energy & Commerce Committee, the following remarks were made by Newt Gingrich. Mr. Gingrich spoke to these ideas as well during his September 2008 engagement with The Norfolk Forum:

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A Citizen’s Hampton Roads Vision Statement

HR Partnership | April 24, 2009

This is a vision statement written by Grayson Savage, a participant on the Hampton Roads forum on UrbanPlanet.org

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Another Point for Light Rail in Hampton Roads, from a citizen’s perspective

Russell Manning | April 21, 2009

I once read a comment on an article about our new light rail that said something to the effect that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to Charlotte, NC because it is not the same situation. I finally found the right statistic to refute that and to show why Hampton Roads is already doing better than Charlotte.

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HRP Member To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

HR Partnership | April 19, 2009

Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, Managing Director of GVA Advantis of Norfolk will be presented with the Lenora Mathews Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her dedication to serving Hampton Roads.

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High Speed Rail in Hampton Roads, or are we a cul-de-sac?

HR Partnership | April 18, 2009

With the availability of more than $9.3 billion in federal stimulus money set aside for faster trains, the state is evaluating its rail options. Hampton Roads regional officials are pushing for high-speed passenger train service to Hampton Roads. Click for More

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Hampton Roads Legislative Forum at the Sorensen Institute

HR Partnership | April 17, 2009


On Monday, April 13th, the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at The University of Virginia and Christopher Newport University’s Center for Public Policy (CNU) co-hosted a town-hall format Legislative Review with seven of Hampton Roads’ legislators. The event was held at the Ferguson Center at CNU. State Farm sponsored the event.

The members of the panel discussed a variety of public policy issues including transportation, schools, gun control, the budget, and much more in their 2009 General Assembly Session – A Legislative Review.

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