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Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.

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CSX Locomotive, Greater Richmond

10.15.2025

Infrastructure & Distribution

‘Reimagining the Art of the Possible’

If you imagine timelines as train tracks and key events as moments when tracks converge, this is a pivotal time for rail in Virginia.

09.13.2022

Living in Virginia

The Story Behind an Iconic American Hike: A Conversation With Philip D'Anieri

Philip D’Anieri is a lecturer in urban and regional planning at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning, where he teaches courses on the built environment.