Home Staunton: City launches survey as process winds down for comprehensive plan
Local

Staunton: City launches survey as process winds down for comprehensive plan

wharf staunton byers street bistro downtown summer spring watering can
© MargJohnsonVA

The City of Staunton is asking residents to prioritize long-term growth and investment strategies for its comprehensive plan.

An online survey offers community members the opportunity to weigh in between now and Dec. 22.

The plan will help the city make decisions related to land use, economic development, housing, parks, infrastructure and more.

The plan is shaped by public input and provides a coordinated framework for Staunton City Council, boards and commissions and staff as they make policy, budget and development decisions.

“We know residents are passionate about different aspects of our city, and we designed this survey to be flexible,” said Meggie Taylor, long range planner. “You can choose to provide feedback only on the plan chapters that matter most to you, whether that’s housing, transportation or all of them.


ICYMI


“This survey is about moving from ideas to action,” Taylor said. “The community has already helped us establish the ‘what.’ Now, we need help prioritizing the ‘how,’ the specific tactics to make those goals a reality.”

The updated draft of the comprehensive plan will be published early next year. Residents will have another opportunity to comment before it is finalized.

Multimedia

 




Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

Latest News

uva football beau pribula
UVA Football

UVA Football Notebook: Expect to see more from the passing game in Week 2

uva basketball floor
UVA Basketball

UVA Basketball: Now we have the ACC schedule for 2026-2027 season

The ACC released the 2026-2027 conference schedule for men’s basketball today, so, we finally have the full schedule for UVA Basketball for the coming season.

beth macy tom perriello
Trump's America

Beth Macy, Tom Perriello campaigns dropping the ball with media strategies

The last time we here at AFP heard from the Beth Macy congressional campaign was on Sept. 1, eight days ago at this writing, and the reachout was to tell us that the campaign was beginning to run TV ads.

Virginia casino online gambling legislation
Sports

Sports betting boom presents Virginia with an economic conundrum

school crossing sign
Local

Waynesboro Public Schools is in crisis: Making the case for a change at the top

uva soccer
UVA Olympic Sports

Soccer: Virginia plays to 1-1 draw with #23 Oregon State at Klöckner Stadium

football grades
UVA Football

UVA Football re-enters the national rankings, at #25 in both polls