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PROCESS: COMMUNITY INPUT

CHAPTER 1

Approximately 75 residents attended the second Downtown Strategy meeting on March 19, 2018 at the Blacksburg Community Center. At this meeting, the consulting team presented the goals and objectives for Downtown distilled from the feedback provided by the public and through workshops with the stakeholder committee. These goals and objectives are detailed in Chapter 3. This meeting also introduced a districting framework for Downtown, which identifies six distinct geographic districts in the area. Each district represents different opportunities for development and placemaking—investments in public spaces that enhance a place’s distinct identity. The character and future potential of each district are described in detail in Chapter 5. Following the presentation, meeting attendees reviewed boards outlining current conditions and future opportunities for the six districts. Meeting participants also spoke with members of the consultant team and Town staff, and completed surveys describing what they liked and disliked about each district concept. The presentation and boards were posted online for those not able to attend the meeting or unable to complete surveys on-site. Between the in-person and online responses, approximately 235 residents provided feedback on at least one district concept. PUBL I C MEET I NG #2 Community feedback during and after the meeting helped to shape the vision for each of Downtown’s six distinct districts.

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