Downtown plan public meeting tonight Gene Marrano May 9, 2017 1 minute read A plan that is “building on our strengths” is how Roanoke City puts it, as they craft a new vision for downtown. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on an open house public meeting later today: Share: Post navigation Previous: Disco balls and mountain bikes together? Stayin’ Alive up Mill MountainNext: Join the 74 program revealed Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026