American Rescue Plan

INTRODUCTION

Table of Contents

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Introduction, Process & Timeline What is ARPA; TOB Allocation ARPA Eligibility Criteria & Timeline Town of Blacksburg ARPA Advisory Team and Process Timeline How Projects Were Proposed

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Town of Blacksburg Staff Recommendations TOB ARPA Advisory Team and Scoring Process Selection Criteria

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Community Priorities How We Engaged Citizens; High Level Survey Outcomes

Citizen Support for Broad ARPA Categories Support for Specific Projects within Categories:

Public Spaces Downtown

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Water Quality Improvements

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 Water & Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades

 Technology, Public Works & Public Safety Upgrades

 Economic Recovery & Assistance to Small Businesses

Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces

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 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements

Affordable Housing

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 Services & Support for our Most Vulnerable Residents

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