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Staunton: City seeks public input through online survey to direct vision of the West End

Rebecca Barnabi
Stella Mia Pizzeria is at 2040 W. Beverley Street on the West End of Staunton. Photos by Rebecca J. Barnabi.

The City of Staunton is working with residents and property owners in the West End to create a Revitalization Strategy for the future.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in a workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2024 at the Central Shenandoah EMS Council, 2312 West Beverley St. The workshop will be an opportunity to discuss needs and desires for the future of the West End.

“Revitalization of the West End is important for the future of the City of Staunton,” Staunton Mayor Stephen W. Claffey said. “We want businesses and future residents to know that they are welcome in the West End and that the city is here to support them.”

Through an intensive planning process, West End stakeholders will work with a team of consultants and city officials to develop a cohesive vision that bridges livability and economic prosperity; develop achievable approaches to revitalize West Beverley Street; and improve the overall quality of life in the West End. The process will build on the work already done through the Brownfields Grant, which is conducting environmental assessments at various sites around the West End.

The city seeks feedback from West End residents, businesses and property owners through an online survey. The survey kicks off an engagement process that will include stakeholder discussions, interviews and public meetings. Survey responses will help identify area needs and direct a vision for the West End.

Information on the West End planning process and previous studies is available online.

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.