About
the RPC
- Formed
in 1963 as a service agency to assist local governments
in planning activities.
- RPC’s
district includes the counties of Blount, Chilton, Jefferson,
Shelby, St. Clair and Walker and is governed by an executive
committee.
- RPC’s
mission is to promote regional excellence and community
development. Goals include service to local governments
and citizens by coordinating region-wide projects and
services, promotion of cooperation among local governments
and implementation of state and federal programs on a
regional basis. Planning services are advisory in nature,
providing technical assistance and recommendations to
local governments for future growth plans.
- Funding
for the RPC is obtained through federal matching grants,
member government dues, annual appropriations from the
state, and contract fees.
Services
provided to member governments and the communities through
cross-functional teams include the following areas.
Intergovernmental
Cooperation
Encourages multi-jurisdictional planning for comprehensive
land use, corridor and strategic development encouraging
cooperative efforts and project efficiencies.
Transportation and Transit Planning
Provides long range programs and planning include urbanized
area plans, corridor plans, greenway plans along with traffic
counts, safety studies to impact transportation in the region.
Community Planning
Provides land use planning and analysis for member governments
including zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, mapping
and general community plans for a highest and best-use basis
for development in the region.
Community and Economic Development
Assists member governments with applications for federal
and state grants, provides information and assistance to
new and expanding businesses to increase the tax base in
the region.
Information
Management\ GIS
Provides GIS data development, analysis and deployment assistance,
redistricting and site analysis for member governments.
Human Resource Services
Manages federal and state programs providing employment
assistance and placement to senior citizens (age 55+) on
a temporary basis with the goal of permanent employment.
