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Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue
Councilman Nick Hagen is calling for adjustments to the city’s zoning ordinances as Roanoke leaders prepare for a continuation of a public hearing Monday. Hagen argues the 2024 changes to housing policy bring more risk than reward for local neighborhoods. The 2024 ordinance eliminated single-family-only zoning to allow for middle housing like townhomes and apartments.
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Northeast Roanoke residents worry connector road will permanently disrupt quiet neighborhood
People who live in a northeast Roanoke neighborhood say they’ve been waiting years for answers about a construction project next door — and so far, they’re still waiting. A tip to the WSLS 10 News Help Center led reporters to Nelms Road NE, where an unfinished connector...
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New life for vacant properties: Bedford hosts downtown visioning walk
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - The Town of Bedford is looking ahead by asking the people who know it best. A Downtown Bedford Community Walking Visioning Tour was held Wednesday. Town leaders invited residents, business owners, and property owners to share ideas, helping guide the long-term vision for downtown. Joe Borgstrom...
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Roanoke mayor says city must create ‘missing middle’ housing as zoning debate resumes
Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb says the city must create more “missing middle” housing options to grow and respond to a rising unhoused population, as City Council prepares to resume a contentious zoning debate Monday. Cobb discussed the issue during a live interview with WFIR following last week’s nearly...
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Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology
Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb said Friday that the city faces a difficult fiscal reality after finalizing $35 million in combined budget reductions for municipal services and public schools. Cobb detailed the trade-offs during a Friday morning interview with WFIR, touching on the city’s newly adopted budget, pending zoning changes, the...
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The Unbelievably Affordable Virginia City Where You Can Retire On $1,600 A Month
Retirement doesn’t have to mean moving to a place where the most exciting activity is watching the early bird special menu change. Roanoke, Virginia offers retirees a lifestyle that’s both affordable and genuinely enjoyable, proving you don’t need a fortune to live well in your golden years.
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Escape To This Quiet Virginia Town Where Rent Stays Under $850 And Stress Melts Away
The housing market has lost its collective mind, with rent prices that make you wonder if landlords think their properties are made of gold and unicorn tears. Bassett, Virginia stands as a refreshing exception to this madness, offering rentals under $850 in a setting so peaceful your cortisol levels drop just reading about it.
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Roanoke permit delays are holding up builders, with about a third of planning department jobs still open
The city is working with a consultant to identify issues within the department. The post Roanoke permit delays are holding up builders, with about a third of planning department jobs still open appeared first on Cardinal News .
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Higher interest rates slowing down start of busy real estate season, experts say
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – After months of being cooped up inside, the springtime is usually when people make their move to sell their homes and look for new ones. However, higher interest rates are making homeowners hesitant to put their houses up for sale. “The higher the interest rate, the more money you’re paying in […]
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Roanoke Mountain Adventures moving over to Black Dog Salvage later this year
Black Dog Salvage will make room for Jeff Todd and Roanoke Mountain Adventures by opening their Ashlawn Street warehouse to the public again, where they will store and sell their larger architectural pieces that have been salvaged. Todd will have 10,000 square feet in RMA’s new home at the main Black Dog location hopefully he says by early September. RMA also rents kayaks and tubes for Roanoke River floats; Jeff Todd expects that business to pick up next year when the in-water park nearby is completed and open for summer season – complete with a series of manufactured rapids.