The town is seeking development proposals for a site it called a “visible scar.”
economic development
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Another plan is in the works for Roanoke’s most hotly debated piece of undeveloped land. Will this one be the catalyst for a decision?
“We’re not in this to produce some result that is not what the community wants,” said one of the leaders involved.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
For $8 million land purchase, where will city of Roanoke get the money, and what is the future plan?
Options for 236-acre former golf course include a new school, industrial development and housing.
Posted inOpinion
What’s your community’s big economic theory?
Some communities have a clear goal for what they’re trying to do economically. Does everyone?
Posted inOpinion
What we can learn from the tech capitals
Lessons from San Francisco and Boston, the two cities whose teams are competing in the NBA Finals.
Posted inOpinion
Truth, justice and the rural Virginia Way
Rural Virginia can be our testing ground.
Posted inOpinion
Want more jobs in rural Virginia? Read this book.
“Vibrant Virginia” documents what’s worked, and what hasn’t.
Posted inOpinion
Lessons from Los Angeles
What Southwest and Southside Virginia can learn from the Super Bowl cities. Second of two parts.
