This collaborative effort aims to create a visionary, actionable roadmap for the region’s future. It will focus on the shared challenges and opportunities in our region with the goal of using what is learned to increase collaboration and enhance quality of life.

This is a shared effort between the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg, Montgomery County, the New River Valley Regional Commission, and Virginia Tech. The goal is to have everyone who lives, works, and/or cares about the future of our community to be part of this initiative.

We're taking a holistic approach to understanding the needs, desires, possibilities and obstacles of our region. Partnership for Progress is doing an information deep dive, reviewing data, research, and best practices in other localities. We're also conducting extensive community engagement efforts, including interviews, focus groups, and a survey. Ultimately, what we learn in this research phase will help us in planning and designing recommendations that will allow us to actualize our shared vision for the future. Throughout the entirety of this process, there will be opportunities for continued community engagement. These recommendations are expected by early 2026.

Partnership for Progress is an opportunity to engage with others and shape a shared future together!