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The Revitalization Strategies Plan is the City of Staunton's first holistic study and plan for Staunton's western neighborhoods.
The RSP was a community-driven process that involved approximately 300 residents and stakeholders. Its vision and goals come directly from public comments, and participants unanimously approved those goal statements.
The community also brainstormed the recommended actions in this plan and prioritized those ideas. In this way, the RSP aims to reflect the West End’s voice, expressing its vision, concerns, and ideas.
The City and its consultant team also conducted technical work in parallel with engagement efforts.
Transportation planners explored ways to improve the multimodal transportation network. Economic experts studied the types of businesses that can be successful in the West End and reported on the local economy. Other professionals collected demographic data, conducted site visits, and developed a mapping analysis to better understand the West End’s issues and hopes. The following plan for Staunton’s western neighborhoods combines the community’s ideas with data.
City Council adopted the West End Revitalization Strategies Plan in December 2024 as an amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Since that time, strategies and actions highlighted in the plan continue to move forward in the West End including:
- Sidewalk construction and repairs are underway
- Bicycle and pedestrian improvements are being made
- Cole Avenue Stream Channel Restoration project has been completed, improving stormwater flow
- Conceptual planning for the J&DR District Court site is underway with potential for more public space
- Enterprise Zone incentives and expansion of the footprint of the program are under review.
Appendices:
Appendix A: Study Area Methodology
Appendix B: Description of the West End Neighborhoods
Appendix C: Public Engagement Documentation
Appendix D: West End Economic Analysis
Appendix E: Case Studies showing stories across America
Appendix F: Additional Funds and Resources