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Stanardsville Virginia A Vision in 2020
The Town of Stanardsville and Stanardsville Area Revitalization (*STAR*) are planning for the revitalization of the business district of the Town. As part of this planning they are preparing a description of what the Town might look like in the future and how it might be appealing to someone thinking of establishing a business here. This “Vision and Marketing Statement” is also required as part of its application for a Community Improvement Grant in March. The grant, if funded, will provide money for the improvement of buildings, loans for new businesses and improvements to the water supply.
This downloadable Preliminary Vision Statement (pdf) outlines some relevant features of an imagined revitalized Stanardsville Area and identifies potential commercial activities. It conjectures as to who might be business owners, residents and visitors, and suggests how the Town might be marketed. The statement is written as if it is a retrospective review from the year 2020.
Stanardsville Area 2020 will have developed a vibrant economy by capitalizing on its special assets, including historic buildings, rural setting and its closeness to the Shenandoah National Park, the Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail. Its specialty shops and personal service providers make it appealing to local and regional customers who never, or rarely, shop at mass merchandisers. Likewise, local coffee shops, restaurants and inns offer a unique blend of food and eating experience. Well-defined moderate and middle-income population segments love Stanardsville for its peaceful pace, specialty merchandise, friendliness and lack of traffic. The Area’s features and appeal are described in greater detail in the sections that follow.
Ideas, comments, suggestions and corrections are welcome from everyone who is interested in the Stanardsville area. Please let *STAR* know what you think should be added, deleted or changed. Thank you for your help in improving this important document. Please send comments to Don Pamenter, *STAR* President at dmpamenter@embarqmail.com or Roy Dye, *STAR* Executive Director, at 434-985-6663.
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