Virginia was divided into planning districts based on the community of interest among its counties, cities and towns.
A Planning District Commission is considered to be a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC)was formed in 1986 to assist its members in meeting their responsibilities to local and state government and coordinates inter-PDC functions.
In most cases, they are made up of elected officials and citizens appointed to the commission by member local governments.
Virginia's PDCs provide a variety of technical and program services to member local governments.