Community Developments

A view looking toward the Wood Haven Road property.

Residents in the Wood Haven Road area of Roanoke County had another opportunity to ask questions and provide input to the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (WVRIFA), which is seeking to develop approximately 100 acres in North Roanoke County. The meeting was the second of three hosted by the WVRIFA before it submits a concept plan for the site to Roanoke County and proceeds through the county’s normal approval process.

"We are holding these meetings to share information about the project and find as much common ground as possible,” said Beth Doughty, executive director of the WVRIFA.

Concept ideas (below) showed about 70 percent of the 100 acres used for development with the rest used for 100 to 250 foot buffers and landscaping. Concepts were presented for pedestrian paths, architectural styles, and entrance treatments with attendees asked to indicate preferences.

The purpose, according to the WVRIFA, was to determine residents’ choices so their feedback can be considered in concept plans that will also focus on desired uses and infrastructure improvements.

“This isn’t an industrial park,” said Doughty. “It is one-quarter the size of a typical industrial park which allows us to control impacts and make aesthetic and safety enhancements such as trails.”

The next meeting will be May 25 at 6:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Roanoke-Valley View on Ordway Drive. Information on the project is available at www.wvrifa.org.

Scenarios for Property Boundary along Wood Haven Road