Yep, they're turning dirt down at First & Main, the new retail development mix on South Main Street in Blacksburg. I took some pictures on my phone this afternoon, so apologies if the quality's not the greatest. You can find out all the latest on First & Main from Google here.
You've heard the news – the developer wanted a big box store, Town Council voted an Ordinance into place to block it, and now that's been repealed by the Planning Commission. We won't belabor that, but if you haven't been down South Main Street in a while you'll be surprised when you do. I've said all along, I think this is good for the Town and I'm excited to see them get started. In the end, I think most of us are going to be happy with the results. Like many of you, I'm concerned that a development match the character of the Town, but I know the principals involved here have worked diligently with the Town's Powers That Be to assure that is done. And I'd love to have someone involved with the project on the radio show soon, so if you're reading this and can help with that, please email me.
Anyone up for a beer at the Brewhouse when complete?
And the battle rages on …
Clearing to the left of the Rugby Field.
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, Hibbett Sports, Wireless ZONE, RePlay Games, Books-A-Million, 12-Screen Cinema
Rack Room Shoes, Henebry's Jewelers, Ann Taylor Loft and JoS A. Bank
Classic Body Image & Day Spa, Talbot's, Coldwater Creek and Catwalk Clothing
Beamer's, Maggie Moo's, Sonic, Sake House, Elderberry's … and I don't recall the rest. Plenty of others on the way, including a Gold's Gym (get your workout on).
This is one of the most commented on topics on this blog, so I hope you don't disappoint … any thoughts?
The Board of Zoning Appeals repealed the Town Council’s passage of Ordinance 1450, and said in essence that the ruling could be enforced for future projects but that it couldn’t be applied in this case. See my August 1st post on the issue at http://nrvliving.typepad.com/nrvliving/2007/08/index.html. I mistakingly wrote Planning Commission, sorry, got ahead of myself.
The project will move forward, it’s the big box piece that’s left to be determined … and unfortunately, left to be determined by a court and not a Town Council appointed by the majority. In this case, the vocal minority overwhelmed the silent majority, and we gave the final decision away.
The Board of Zoning Appeals repealed the Town Council’s passage of Ordinance 1450, and said in essence that the ruling could be enforced for future projects but that it couldn’t be applied in this case. See my August 1st post on the issue at http://nrvliving.typepad.com/nrvliving/2007/08/index.html. I mistakingly wrote Planning Commission, sorry, got ahead of myself.
The project will move forward, it’s the big box piece that’s left to be determined … and unfortunately, left to be determined by a court and not a Town Council appointed by the majority. In this case, the vocal minority overwhelmed the silent majority, and we gave the final decision away.
So, what does “repealed by the Planning Commission” mean exactly? They don’t care that 1450 passed – they’re moving forward with ALL the plans anyway? (I love that they’ve started the work, very excited for more shopping!!!)
So, what does “repealed by the Planning Commission” mean exactly? They don’t care that 1450 passed – they’re moving forward with ALL the plans anyway? (I love that they’ve started the work, very excited for more shopping!!!)