From coal depot to a coffee cafe, the economic future of Dante, VA is bright. Dante's creative approach to utilizing grants opportuntities has brought new life into this former coal camp, deep in the hills of southwest ...

This project was the third community planning project organized as Dante works to revitalize its community and downtown region. This third phase of work focused on the redevelopment of the Dante Depot. Using community ...

The purpose of this project was to develop a conceptual master plan update for the Pearisburg Town Park that benefits families, seniors, and youth and improved the quality of life by building community pride and contributing ...

Clinchco, Virginia is a small community of about 350 people located in the northern portion of Dickenson County in the valley of the McClure River and near the West Virginia line. It is accessed by Routes 63 and 83, which ...

The purpose of this project was to work with a stakeholders committee, which included the property owner, representatives of Mountain Heritage, Inc. and other community members to identify possible new uses for the former ...

The Community Design Assistance Center worked with a Stakeholders Committee to create a conceptual redevelopment plan for the Russell County PSA property located on Water Lane off of Route 63 and just outside the St. Paul ...

The purpose of this project is to work with a Stakeholders Committee from the St. Paul community to create a conceptual redevelopment plan for the Riverside Drive corridor. Riverside Drive and several of its properties are ...

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 ...

The Abijah Thomas House is an octagon house, which was a part of the trend of octagon architecture of 1850s America. The house was completed in 1858 for Abijah Thomas of Smyth County, who was a property, slave owner, and ...

The Albany/Clinton County community has focused much attention on enhancing the built environment for healthy and active families over the last few years. They have benefited from enhancements and resources provided through ...