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Staunton winds down visioning process for 20-year comprehensive plan

Crystal Graham
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The City of Staunton is setting its priorities to guide decision-making for the next 20 years, and the public has one more chance to weigh in.

The city government will host a community open house for its comprehensive plan update on Monday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

It is the last of three public meetings designed to gather feedback to shape the city’s future. Among the items under consideration: housing, transportation, parks, economic growth and neighborhood character.

Informational displays and interactive stations will be set up to share goals and priorities of residents of Staunton.

“The comprehensive plan is built through listening, hearing what residents value most and what they’d like to see in Staunton’s future,” said Rodney Rhodes, community development director. “This open house is another step in that process, and we hope residents will join the conversation.”

A final survey will be launched following the open house.

The comprehensive plan update is expected to be completed in early 2026. The current comp plan was completed in 2019 and runs through 2040.

The open-house event will take place at Bessie Weller Elementary School, located at 600 Greenville Ave.

 
 




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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]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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