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

3 projects are not on the map (3 town-wide). Every project is listed below.

14 projects

Approved.

Approved by the Town. Construction has not started.

ApprovedInfrastructure · Progress Street NE

Progress Street parking garage

A Town parking garage planned on Progress Street downtown, on land the Town bought in 2012, 2014 and 2024. The adopted Capital Improvement Program schedules a feasibility study, design and construction from summer 2027 to fall 2029. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Blacksburg Transit facility

Blacksburg Transit Facility Rooftop Solar (Power Purchase Agreement)

Solar power purchase agreement under which TB Solar, LLC will install and maintain a solar array on the Blacksburg Transit facility roof and the Town will buy the electricity. Town Council adopted Ordinance 2102 authorizing the agreement unanimously on December 9, 2025, with an initial 25-year term and options to extend to 35 years. The Roanoke Times reported in late September 2026 that an 867-kilowatt system of 1,469 panels would soon be installed. 867 kilowatts (1,469 panels) Latest Roanoke Times report (republished) said an 867-kilowatt, 1,469-panel system…, Sep 30, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · I-81 northbound from mile marker 116 to…

I-81 Northbound Widening, Mile Marker 116 to Exit 128

VDOT Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program project to add a third northbound lane between mile marker 116 and Exit 128 in Montgomery County, the stretch that includes Exit 118 (US 460) used by Blacksburg commuters; southbound is already three lanes. VDOT's Improve 81 page, updated September 22, 2026, lists an estimated start of spring 2030 and completion in winter 2035. The NRV MPO 2050 plan lists the project at an estimated $502,000,000. Latest VDOT Improve 81 page lists estimated start spring 2030 and completion winter…, Sep 22, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Draper Road from College Avenue to…

Draper Road Streetscape

Town project to rebuild Draper Road between College Avenue and Washington Street downtown with wider sidewalks, outdoor dining areas, public spaces and improved bicycle accommodations, following the community-developed "bold + blended" concept with limited vehicle access. Interim improvements were built in August and September 2024. The Town's project page (updated July 27, 2026) shows final design beginning in summer 2026, final construction beginning in summer 2027 and completion in summer 2029. Latest Public input survey on the final design closed, Jul 26, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive…

Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport Taxiway and Apron Pavement Rehabilitation

Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant of $2,927,304 to the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Regional Airport Authority to repave taxiway and apron pavement at the airport, announced July 7, 2026 from FY 2026 funds. The construction schedule was not stated in the announcement. Latest U.S. Senators announced the $2,927,304 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant…, Jul 7, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Clay Street from Church Street to…

Clay Street sidewalk and roadway improvements

A sidewalk along the south side of Clay Street from Church Street to Jefferson Street (about 2,600 feet), with curb, gutter, drainage and room for on-road bike facilities, is in the adopted Capital Improvement Program through 2031. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Blacksburg and the New River Valley MPO…

NRV MPO 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (Blacksburg projects)

The New River Valley MPO approved its 2050 Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan on November 6, 2025; projects must be in the constrained plan to be eligible for federal funding. Blacksburg items include Draper Road Streetscape ($10.6 million), Harding Avenue ($8.6 million), Glade Road corridor improvements from Boxwood Drive to Heritage Park ($12.6 million), North Main Street at Givens Lane intersection improvements with a Mount Tabor Road realignment ($8.125 million) and the Prices Fork Road/US 460 Bypass interchange ($45 million). Latest NRV MPO Policy Board approved the 2050 Constrained Long-Range Transportation…, Nov 6, 2025 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Town-wide

Gigabeam fiber internet franchise

Town Council granted Gigabeam Networks LLC a franchise to build, maintain and operate a fiber optic network in Town rights-of-way, approved 7-0 on March 10, 2026. The term is ten years with two five-year renewals. Latest Town Council public hearing; franchise approved 7-0, Mar 10, 2026 Learn more ApprovedInfrastructure · Coal Bank Ridge

Coal Bank Ridge water booster station upgrade

The water booster pump station serving Coal Bank Ridge is to get an all-weather enclosure, new pumps, a larger pressure tank and modern controls to improve reliability, scheduled July 2026 to October 2027. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more

5 more approved

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.

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