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

  • Under review
  • Approved
  • Under construction
  • Completed or on hold

1 project is not on the map (1 town-wide). Every project is listed below.

3 projects

Under review now.

Applications the Planning Commission or Town Council have not decided yet. Upcoming public hearings are listed with each project.

Under reviewPublic · Winfrey Fields

Athletic field upgrades (Winfrey Fields and Old Blacksburg High School)

The Town is weighing upgrades at Winfrey Fields (Winfrey/Kipps) and the Old Blacksburg High School park: field surfaces and turf, lighting, spectator amenities, and at the old high school a walking path, track resurfacing, pickleball lighting and parking. The Town says $10 million is planned in the 2027 CIP, with work starting no earlier than July 1, 2027. Latest Public input closed, Oct 9, 2026 Learn more ProposedPublic · Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools 10-year Capital Improvement Plan

Montgomery County Public Schools says a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan is being developed by a committee of staff, community and business partners, informed by a completed facilities study, with a draft to go to the School Board and Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors and School Board discussed school capital projects and capital funding options at a joint meeting on August 31, 2026. The division's capital projects page describes the plan as in the developmental phase. Latest Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board meeting on school capital…, Aug 31, 2026 Learn more ProposedPublic · Blacksburg Community Center

New indoor recreation center

The Town is planning a new indoor recreation facility next to the existing Community Center on Patrick Henry Drive. In October 2025 the Recreation Advisory Board unanimously chose the "Hub" site option, beside the existing gyms; size, cost and schedule have not been set. Latest Council briefed on financing options for large capital projects, including the…, Jan 20, 2026 Learn more

4 projects

Approved.

Approved by the Town. Construction has not started.

ApprovedPublic · Gilbert Street

St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall restoration

Restoration of the historic St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall at 203 Gilbert Street, the only remaining building of the New Town African American community, scheduled in the Capital Improvement Program from winter 2025 to summer 2027. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ApprovedPublic · Kipps Elementary School

Kipps Elementary School roof replacement and facility repairs

Montgomery County Public Schools moved $1,117,000 to replace the roof at Kipps Elementary School, approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 23, 2025 as part of a $3,051,160 school capital transfer. Earlier, on May 27, 2025, supervisors approved Kipps playground equipment ($52,000), gym floor replacement ($43,550) and fire alarm system replacement ($18,415), followed by an $87,260 gym floor change order in June 2025 and $33,500 for snow guards at Kipps and the school Operations Center in March 2026. Latest Supervisors appropriated $33,500 for snow guards at Kipps Elementary and the…, Mar 9, 2026 Learn more ApprovedPublic · Meadowbrook Drive at Glade Road

Meadowbrook Drive trailhead and trail phase 2

A paved trailhead parking lot at Meadowbrook Drive and Glade Road (up to 14 spaces plus 4 horse trailer spaces) is expected in FY 2027. A second phase of the Meadowbrook Drive trail, a 10-foot asphalt path with a bridge and boardwalk to the McDonald Hollow trails parking area, is scheduled for 2031 to 2032. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more ApprovedPublic · Ardmore Street

Flood buyout at 305 Ardmore Street

The Town agreed to buy the house at 305 Ardmore Street, which has flooded with stormwater several times, for $425,000 including moving expenses. The plan is to demolish it, regrade the lot to drain away from neighboring homes and record a covenant barring future buildings. Council approved the purchase on April 14, 2026. Latest Council authorized the purchase agreement on the consent agenda, 7-0, Apr 14, 2026 Learn more

1 project

Under construction.

Approved and being built now.

Under constructionPublic · Heritage Community Park and Natural Area

Heritage Park and Toms Creek restoration

Ecological restoration is underway at Heritage Community Park and Natural Area, with invasive plant removal and about 7,400 native trees and shrubs. The Capital Improvement Program adds Toms Creek restoration design in FY 2027 and a park master plan, second creek bridge, looped trail and restrooms from 2028 to 2031. Latest Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution…, Jan 27, 2026 Learn more

1 project

Recently completed.

Finished projects, kept here for reference.

CompletedPublic · Brush Mountain

Stonecutters Hollow, Brush Mountain Park (conservation land)

The New River Land Trust transferred Stonecutters Hollow, about 238 acres on Brush Mountain next to Meadowbrook Drive with more than six miles of multi-use trails, to the Town; the transfer was announced February 17, 2026. Town Council authorized accepting the land and granting an open-space easement to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation 5-0 on January 13, 2026. 237.8 acres Latest New River Land Trust announced the transfer of Stonecutters Hollow to the Town…, Feb 17, 2026 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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