Community Studies

A regional organization, under the auspices of the state govermment, that fosters cooperation among the area's local governments. Look especially at their Publications, Presentations, Data/Statistics links.

An organization that studies community issues for the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, etc.). Reports include An Investment in Priorities for Greater Williamsburg: A Regional Human Services Initiative. Norfolk, VA: The Planning Council, 2009, Community Needs Assessments for: Chesapeake, Eastern Shore, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk and South Hampton Roads Regional Task Force to End Homelessness .

A partnership of Hampton Roads jurisdictions, charged with improving cooperation and the quality of life for the region's citizens.
Click the Strategic Plans link for good data; also, here's a link for "Hampton Roads Performs" report about the quality of life in the region.