April 4, 2012
One student is looking to bridge the gap between the university and Blacksburg.
Downtown
The downtown area is Blacksburg’s historic center. It is often designated as the original 16 blocks that made up the town when it was founded. Downtown is also one of Blacksburg’s main commercial centers.
The Blacksburg Town Council and other town planners have supported a policy of smart growth for downtown, concentrating development near the center of a town to avoid sprawl.
Recently, the farmers market reopened in Market Square Park, on the corner of Draper Road and Roanoke Street. It was temporarily located on Roanoke Street during renovation.
Future plans for downtown include Virginia Tech’s Center for the Arts, which will be located between the Alumni Mall and Shultz Dining Center. There are also possible plans to turn College Avenue into a pedestrian mall.
Many downtown businesses are members of a group called the Downtown Blacksburg, Inc., which supports economic development downtown.
Content on Downtown:
August 8, 2011
The two-day street festival in Downtown Blacksburg celebrated its 31st year in 2011, and was met with the same high attendance and enthusiasm as is seen every year.
XYZ Gallery offers ‘Silent Night’ auction
December 6, 2010
It’s the holiday season once again and that means many of us are even more broke than our normal college student status.
Get in the holiday spirit this weekend
December 1, 2010
Five reasons to attend this year’s “Hometown Holiday” parade.
Downtown Blacksburg adjusts to Chipotle opening
October 26, 2010
A front entrance entirely blocked by wet concrete was not enough to keep burrito-lovers out of Chipotle last Thursday afternoon.
30 Days of Blacksburg boosts downtown business
October 14, 2010
Midway through October, businesses are beginning to see the benefits of the 30 Days of Blacksburg initiative.
Rapid renovations ruin downtown Blacksburg
October 11, 2010
I had dinner at the Rivermill on Tuesday night because the burrito line at Chipotle was out the door.
Excellent Table brings Ethiopian flair to Blacksburg
September 7, 2010
As my palate has steadily expanded from orange foods (namely: Cheetos and Velveeta), foreign cuisine has become a mainstay of my diet. The latest addition is Ethiopian food, introduced by a friend in Louisville during spring break and then found it in dow
Group pressuring Tech to change tax policies
August 11, 2010
Some have accused Virginia Tech of not playing fair - not on its athletic fields, but in its dining halls and hotels.
Steppin' Out celebrates 30 years in Blacksburg
August 4, 2010
The 30th annual Steppin' Out is descending upon Blacksburg, with vendors and community members making the final preparations for the event.