City of Staunton

May 20, 2025—The City of Staunton invites all residents, property owners, and stakeholders to participate in the second community workshop for the city’s Comprehensive Plan Update. The open house event is Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Staunton High School cafeteria (1301 N Coalter St.).

This workshop builds on the successful community engagement from the January open house and represents the midpoint of the 18-month process. Participants will review findings from earlier public input and provide feedback on the city’s draft vision and goals across key areas, including land use, housing, transportation, and quality of life.

The June meeting will also facilitate conversation about how and where Staunton should grow, with activities to help update the city’s Future Land Use Map, a key tool that guides zoning and development decisions.

Meeting Details:

• Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
• Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (participants encouraged to arrive by 6:30 p.m.)
• Location: Staunton High School cafeteria - 1301 N Coalter St.
• Format: Drop-in open house with interactive stations (no formal presentation)

The event is open to everyone, and attendees can arrive anytime during the event and move through a series of stations at their own pace. Each station will include posters, maps, and hands-on activities, such as placing stickers on a city-wide map, prioritizing themes, and brainstorming “big ideas.” Stations are grouped around key themes:

• Our Built Community (land use, housing, infrastructure, transportation, and economic development)
• Our People (education, health and human services, public safety)
• Our Culture and History (recreation, environment, historic preservation)

Although not required, attendees can RSVP for the event and let us know you’re coming!

“This is an important opportunity for the community to shape the direction of Staunton’s future,” said Long Range/Comprehensive Planner Meggie Taylor. “The feedback we received in January was invaluable, and this meeting will help refine the plan’s goals and ensure that it reflects the vision and values of the people who live and work here.”

A third and final community meeting will be held in fall 2025. Additional engagement efforts, including a follow up community survey, are planned to help evaluate and vet recommendations before the plan’s completion.

A Comprehensive Plan is a long-range planning document, serving as a 20-year roadmap that informs local elected officials on critical issues that impact citizens' daily lives.

Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan Update and stay engaged at www.staunton.va.us/compplan.