Downtown Plan gets nod from City Council Gene Marrano December 19, 2017 1 minute read After several rounds of public input and hearings City Council gave a thumbs up to its “Downtown Plan 2017” plan last night. Its now part of Roanoke’s overall comprehensive plan. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Don’t skip the holiday office party! Just avoid inappropriate situationsNext: Djuna Osborne to run for Roanoke City Council Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026