Operating Budget 2025-2026

Town Council Strategic Goals 2024 - 2026

The Blacksburg Town Council establishes strategic goals to help focus the Council and staff on current issues of community interest and guide the Town’s work plan. Establishing strategic goals is a multi-step process consisting of a review of existing goals, determination of relevance, and development of new strategic goals. Engagement with the community, Town Council, and staff is a critical part of the process. Once established, Town Council adopts the strategic goals for a two-year period. Transportation Plan and construct transportation improvements that focus on “moving people, not cars” as well as prioritizing investments in pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities. Housing Implement strategies to encourage the development of affordable and middle income owner-occupied and rental housing for long-term residents, young professionals, families and seniors. Downtown and Economic Development Plan for additional structured parking, cultivate and support independent retail, protect the Town’s historic character, and continue to invest in streetscape and place-making projects in downtown. Expand Recreational Opportunities Provide amenities to improve the user experience in the park system, plan for indoor recreation improvements, continue to invest in trails and outdoor recreation, and further develop the supporting infrastructure for high-quality parks. Community Wellbeing and Engaged Community Promote initiatives and events to enhance community wellbeing and residents’ connection to each other, individually, and institutionally. Communication Focus on clear, intentional, and effective communication by actively engaging our citizens, welcoming their diverse perspectives, and ensuring they receive timely, accurate, and accessible information.

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