Growth and development

What’s coming to Blacksburg.

Every development project before the Town of Blacksburg, from the first application to the finished building. In plain English, with a link to the official record for each step.

21

Under review

Before Town boards now

47

Approved

Not yet under construction

14

Under construction

Being built now

995

New homes in the pipeline

Planned across active projects

Information from Town of Blacksburg public records and other official sources. Check the official record for decisions.

Projects on the map

  • Approved

6 projects

Approved.

Approved by the Town. Construction has not started.

ApprovedCommercial · Prices Fork Road at Plantation Road

Bank with drive-through at 1800 Prices Fork Road

A financial institution with a drive-through window is planned on a vacant 1.16-acre lot at 1800 Prices Fork Road, with its entrance on Plantation Road. Town Council approved the conditional use permit 6-0 on September 8, 2026. 1.2 acres Latest Town Council public hearing; permit approved 6-0, Sep 8, 2026 Learn more ApprovedCommercial · South Main Street at Eakin Street

Offices and studio at 700 and 706 South Main Street

Three houses at 700 and 706 South Main Street and 105 Eakin Street SW will be converted to general office, medical office or fine arts studio use, with a new 1,200 square foot one-story building behind 706 South Main. Town Council approved the conditional use permit 6-0 on September 8, 2026. Latest Town Council public hearing; permit approved 6-0, Sep 8, 2026 Learn more ApprovedCommercial · Rugby Lane

Fairfield Inn (1315 Rugby Lane)

A 93-room hotel (named Fairfield Inn on the Town case page) is planned on a vacant 1.7-acre lot at 1315 Rugby Lane. A hotel is allowed by right there; Town Council granted a special exception 5-0 on May 12, 2026 so some of the 102 parking spaces can sit in front of the building. 1.7 acres Latest Town Council public hearing; special exception approved 5-0, May 12, 2026 Learn more ApprovedCommercial · West Roanoke Street

General office use at 207 West Roanoke Street

A vacant building at 207 West Roanoke Street, previously limited to Virginia Tech office use, can now be used for general offices. Town Council approved the conditional use permit 7-0 on February 10, 2026. Latest Town Council public hearing; permit approved 7-0, Feb 10, 2026 Learn more ApprovedCommercial · Jackson Street NW

Restaurant and dance hall at 130 Jackson Street NW

A restaurant and bar with dance space and live entertainment (Olaika) at 130 Jackson Street NW, the former Blue Ridge Axe Throwing space downtown. Town Council approved the conditional use permit and dance hall permit 5-0 on January 13, 2026. Latest Town Council public hearing; permits approved 5-0, Jan 13, 2026 Learn more ApprovedCommercial · North Main Street

Automobile dealership at 1711 North Main Street

An automobile dealership use on a 0.87-acre General Commercial property at 1711 North Main Street. Town Council approved the conditional use permit 7-0 on November 12, 2025. 0.9 acres Latest Town Council public hearing; permit approved 7-0, Nov 12, 2025 Learn more

Public meetings

Up next at Town Council and the Planning Commission.

The next meetings, with the land-use items on their agendas. Hearings are open to the public.

Town Council and Planning Commission, in plain English

Town Council

Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg

Public hearings on the homestay (short-term rental) ordinance update, meals tax changes and a utility easement to Appalachian Power. The consent agenda sets an October 27 hearing…

Plus 4 other items on the agenda. See them all.

Agenda

Planning Commission

Roger E. Hedgepeth Chambers, Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street, Blacksburg

Agenda not posted yet.

Decisions

Recent decisions.

What the Planning Commission and Town Council decided on land use and development, newest first.

See every recent meeting

Information from Town of Blacksburg public records and other official sources. Check the official record for decisions.

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