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

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

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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