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Guest Speaker - November 20, 2024

Comprehensive Development Plan

Hank Morrison, Comprehensive Plan Administrator

The City is preparing to finalize the Comprehensive Development Plan, which is the guidelines used for what kind of development will occur in what areas. The VBCCO's first concern is protecting the established, suburban neighborhoods. You should take time to attend these meetings to voice you concerns over development that encroaches into our neighborhoods. We will let you know when the hearings start.

Draft Policies

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November 21, 2024

Comprehensive Development Plan Review

Event Details: The Virginia Beach Planning Commission is hosting a workshop to begin reviewing the draft Comprehensive Development Plan. This meeting is open to the public, but no comments from the public will be allowed. The purpose of the meeting is for Staff to answer questions posed by the Planning Commissioners.

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. (2h 0m)

Municipal Center, Building 21

2408 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456

Comp Plan Review

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Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers for Committees! If you have a few hours of time per month and want a place where you can see the difference you are making with education of Civic Organizations, consider volunteering with the VBCCO.

Volunteering

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Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area

2024 Update Plan

More Recreation Space

Build out plan for more recreational activities in this City owned space. The Transition Area and Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) in Virginia Beach encompass approximately 6,250 acres in total. The City of Virginia Beach owns about 2,500 acres, while the remaining 3,750 acres are privately owned. The City's management focuses on balancing suburban development with the preservation of open spaces and natural resources, guided by the Transition Area Design Guidelines and the Interfacility Traffic Area and Vicinity Master Plan (source: planning.virginiabeach.gov, source: web.eenorthcarolina.org).

TA/ITA Recreation

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Guest Speaker - January 15, 2025

Virginia Beach Police Department

Real Time Crime Center

Brandon Kyle, Operations Police Services Manager, will be speaking on the new Real Time Crime Center. An onsite tour will occur in January 2025.

Video - RTCC

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Educating Civic Organizations About City Government Since 1959

The Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) is a “Pro-Neighborhood”, educational non-profit civic organization that fully supports attainable, affordable, and workforce housing, when it is located on an appropriate property that does not adversely affect the established, suburban neighborhoods of the City of Virginia Beach.

Mission Statement

To create a forum whereby the Civic Organizations throughout the city can work together to educate, inform, and empower civic leaders, support and assist member organizations, and advocate for stronger neighborhoods.
To help organize neighborhood Civic Organizations, and to support the activities of member organizations when requested.
To develop and approve Resolutions on matters of city-wide interest that represent the position and/or recommendation of the VBCCO.
To unite Virginia Beach neighborhoods for the common good.
To study and discuss important issues and problems that affect our communities and to work toward mutually agreeable solutions.
To provide a forum for the discussion and debate of current topics and to provide educational programs that will enable member organizations to better serve their residents.

Join Us

Is your Civic Organization a member of the VBCCO? If not, why not? Join us in making our neighborhoods have a bigger voice in City Government.

Click one of the buttons below to have your Civic Organization join!

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What's In It For Me?

HOW GETTING INVOLVED IN THE VBCCO HELPS NEIGHBORHOODS TO HAVE A VOICE

COMMUNICATION - Authentic Communication

Inclusive civic engagement to address critical issues and create stronger connections among residents, businesses and nonprofit and government leaders. Credible, civic-minded sources of information
presented in a way that residents can use

EDUCATION - Information resource

Raise awareness of matters affecting the community
and steps to influence the outcome.

Educate neighbors on City and neighborhood issues.

Educate residents on how to identify community needs and access City services.

COLLABORATION - Networking and Socializing

Provide a framework in which to work together in
prevention of crime and to improve the quality of life.

Facilitate community volunteer programs.
opportunity to meet new people,
make friends, and strengthen community bonds.

REPRESENTATION - Represent the community wishes

Communicate recommendations, suggestions,
and/or modifications to City Council to improve the
quality of life in the community.

Giving Citizens a "Seat at the Table".

Attend meetings and public hearings and report to members.

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Volunteer

The Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) needs volunteers. Please consider donating an hour of two per month of your time to help us in our mission to educate taxpaying citizens who live in established, suburban neighborhoods about City Government.

The time you give can go a long way towards helping make your fellow citizens aware of how City Government works...and what to do when it doesn't. Click the button below for current volunteer opportunities.

Volunteering Opportunities

If you do not see a Volunteer Opportunity that interests you, please email us at: board@vbcco.org.

Best Practices, Chair - Bill Filbert

Community Affairs, Chair - Ralph Saunders

Events & Programs, Chair - Kathie McGrattan

Marketing, Website, Email, Chair – Rick Boyles

Membership, Chair - Andrea Lindemann and Chair - Rick Manolio

Bylaws Review, Chair - Bill Filbert

Annual Review, Chair - Bill Filbert

Volunteers, Chair - Kelly Jackson

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VBCCO Best Practices

We can help!!! Welcome to the Virginia Beach Council of Civic Organizations (VBCCO) Best Practices Series. This collection of publications is designed to provide guidance and share proven strategies that support the effectiveness and impact of civic engagement in Virginia Beach. As a well-established non-profit organization, the VBCCO aims to foster strong relationships between residents and city leaders while upholding transparency, inclusivity, and proactive advocacy.

The Best Practices Series covers a variety of topics, from governance and community outreach to program development and member engagement. Each publication in this series is crafted to offer practical insights that align with the VBCCO’s mission and values, enabling civic leagues, board members, and volunteers to strengthen their contributions to the community.

Thank you for your dedication to advancing the VBCCO’s mission and for being an integral part of the civic community.

Feel free to contact our Best Practices Committee at bestpractices@vbcco.org for help or questions. Clicking the button below will take you directly to those documents.