Local development districts (LDDs) — also known as area development districts (ADDs), council of governments (COGs) or regional planning and development commissions — are multi-county planning organizations facilitating community-based, regionally driven economic development. There are 74 LDDs in the Appalachian Region. Guided by community leaders, elected officials, business representatives and others, ARC relies on LDDs to lead […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
This map displays the 61 congressional districts and the district representatives of the 119th U.S. Congress in the Appalachian Region.| Appalachian Regional Commission
Every year, ARC investments support hundreds of economic development projects across the Appalachian Region. Projects align with one of five goals outlined in our strategic plan, which was developed alongside our state partners and based on input from nearly 2,000 Appalachians. The resulting investments ultimately help build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.| Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Region includes 423 counties across 13 states. As part of ARC’s unique structure, every investment is made in partnership with state leadership. This enables flexible community- and state-driven project development as well as opportunities to advance regional initiatives and model practices. Learn more about the ARC program in each state, including contact information, […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
ARC’s vision is to ensure that Appalachia—a region of great opportunity—will achieve socioeconomic parity with the nation. This means Appalachia’s economic indicators will become proportionate with the nation as a whole. While significant progress has been made, challenges such as economic transition in coal communities, the substance use disorder crisis and the lingering impacts of […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
ARC’s footprint spans 423 counties across 13 states. This includes all of West Virginia – the only state completely within the Appalachian Region – and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. See the full list of Appalachian counties below and […]| Appalachian Regional Commission