Proctor, Nicholaus; Gilboy, Elizabeth; Tucker, Lisa M.; Bolander, Madi; Diloia, Katelynn; Rosa, Anthony (Virginia Tech. Community Design Assistance Center, 2020-04)
The design provides an overarching vision for the former steam building
and Contura properties that connects to surrounding community assets such as the historic African American church. It creates a space that welcomes creators, innovators, and educators, while still creating a space welcoming to all in the community. The site master plan also enhances parking opportunities, creates an outdoor design for the “The Plant: Collaboration Center for Innovation”, restructures the space in front of the Dante Coal Mining and Railroad Museum, and creates a new
trailhead along Lower Bearwallow Road.