LENOWISCO Planning District Commission

Established in 1969, the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission is authorized under the Virginia Regional Cooperation Act to serve as one of the twenty-one planning district commissions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. LENOWISCO serves the Counties of Lee, Scott, Wise and the City of Norton. The Commission is recognized by the Appalachian Regional... Commission as an ARC Local Development District and by the Economic Development Administration as an Economic Development District. LENOWISCO has been heavily involved in local infrastructure planning and development. Emphasis has been placed on Community Development, Economic Development, Transportation and Public Utility Infrastructure. We pride ourselves on adjusting to the changing needs of our region. Presently, LENOWISCO also provides grant writing and grant management services utilizing several community development programs. Emphasis is also being placed on both traditional economic development and new sector economic development. LENOWISCO also provides Geographic Information Services (GIS) to assist our member localities and the local community. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if there is anything that we can do to assist you.Read More