Community Strategic Plan

Community Participation to Create the Strategic Plan

In 2016, Roanoke County residents were invited to participate in Roanoke County's first-ever community strategic planning process. The Community Strategic Plan engaged both community leaders and citizens to create a desired future for our community. A Community Strategic Plan

Develops a consistent vision that reflects the core values of our community,
Builds consensus among the Board of Supervisors and citizens for the future strategic direction of Roanoke County,
Provides a framework for policies, operations, and service delivery decisions.

Leader & Citizen Participation

Creating the Community Strategic Plan was a process that required active participation from Roanoke County's community leaders and citizens. During the process, there were many opportunities for citizen input and public comment before the final plan was adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

Adoption of the Community Strategic Plan - August 9, 2016

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to adopt the Community Strategic Plan.

On July 19, the Board of Supervisors held a work session to discuss recommended edits to the draft Community Strategic Plan.

Download the Community Strategic Plan Presentation for the Board of Supervisors Work Session July 19, 2016 (PDF)

Community Strategic Plan Annual Reports

Download the original plan below, and click through the annual reports to see highlights of the significant projects and accomplishments that contributed to the realization of our goals set forth within the 2016 Community Strategic Plan.

2020 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report

The 2020 Community Strategic Plan Annual report highlights the County's efforts to provide continuous services during the pandemic, a new mobile app to help citizens connect with Roanoke County, the opening of Mack Trucks, the beginning of new road improvements along Route 419 and Interstate 81, CARES Act grants, and an update on new facility and programs at Explore Park.

Download the 2020 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report (PDF)

2021 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report

The latest published update to the five-year plan envisioned in 2016 includes a recap of the initial community strategic plan process, new announcements for rural broadband expansion, the opening of Carilion Children's facility, new developments in the Oak Grove area, revitalization projects within the Town of Vinton, business expansions at Richfield Living and Cardinal Glass, the expansion of Amtrak to serve the valley along with more transportation updates and road improvements, and new staffing initiatives to strengthen public safety.

Download the 2021 Community Strategic Plan Annual Report (PDF)