Comp plan advocates for “village centers” Gene Marrano August 7, 2019 1 minute read Bill Bestpitch Roanoke City’s blueprint for future growth includes more village centers like the one taking shape in the Wasena neighborhood. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem, Lynchburg battle in six-game seriesNext: UPDATE: US 220 accident near Tanglewood is cleared Related Stories General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0 Roanoke gears up for its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0