Hampton Roads Section

The Hampton Roads Section is one of nine subdivisions of the APA Virginia Chapter. This section is an active group of approximately 250 professional planners who either live or work in Eastern Virginia. Our members have careers in the public sector and in private practices. Hampton Roads Section has a vast array of skillsets and specializations. This diverse collection of professionals can take advantage of the several events and networking opportunities provided by this section. Hampton Roads draws together its members to provide training, foster relationships and raise the stature of planning as a profession and practice in our localities.

 

SECTION DIRECTOR(S)

Paula Loomis
hamptonroads@apavirginia.com

Section Details

The Hampton Roads Section includes 26 localities, including counties, cities and towns. It is home to the Chesapeake Bay and the State's largest cities, along with a strong coastal port presence. In terms of area, it spans approximately 5,516 square miles, stretching the coastal plains region of the Commonwealth. This landmass makes Hampton Roads the third largest section out of the nine established by APA Virginia. There is a significant population of 1,675,005 people who call this area home. This makes Hampton Roads the second largest section by total population.

LOCALITIES IN THE HAMPTON ROADS

There are 26 local jurisdictions in the Hampton Roads Section, including 7 counties, 10 cities and 11 incorporated towns, along with 3 regional governments. Those government websites are included below.

Counties

Cities

Accomack
Northampton
York
James City
Surry
Isle of Wight
Southampton

Virginia Beach
Chesapeake
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Hampton
Poquoson
Suffolk
Newport News
Williamsburg
Franklin

Incorporated Towns

Surry
Dendron
Smithfield
Windsor
Ivor
Courtland
Capron
Newsoms
Boykins
Branchville
Cape Charles
Cheriton
Eastville
Exmore
Nassawadox
Belle Haven
Painter
Melfa
Onancock
Onley
Accomac
Parksley
Bloxom
Chincoteague
Tangier
Hartwood
Saxis

Planning District Commissions

PDC 23 – Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

Metropolitan Planning Organizations

Tri-Cities MPO
Hampton Roads TPO