Mission Statement

The Virginia Center for Urban Development (VCUD) was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1992.  It is housed at Virginia Commonwealth University's Center for Public Policy in Richmond.  The purpose of the Center is to enhance the development of Virginia's urban areas through several approaches.

We provide basic and applied research on areas of critical importance to Virginia's rural and urban regions.  The Center is also a permanent base through which the resources and expertise of Virginia's colleges and universities can be assessed and used for matters relating to urban development and revitalization.

The VCUD offers assistance and technical support to community groups in order to focus on cooperative approaches to revitalizing Virginia's urban areas. By helping to bring together policy-makers, business leaders, community groups, and local and state government officials, the Center remains involved in urban development matters.

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