MOUNT ROGERS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION

Serving localities in Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe, and the cities of Bristol and Galax.

Officially established in July of 1969, the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission (MRPDC) is authorized under the Virginia Regional Cooperation Act to serve as 1 of the 21 planning district commissions in the State.

The Commission was established for the purpose of promoting orderly and efficient development of economic, physical, and social elements of the region; to serve the Counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe and the independent Cities of Bristol and Galax. The work of the Commission today is centered chiefly in providing technical assistance to area jurisdictions in economic and community development, public management and administration, and cartography.

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Population served