Plaza at Higher Ed Center aproved Gene Marrano January 22, 2020 1 minute read Roanoke City Council had delayed a decision from an earlier meeting after some residents in the Gainsboro area objected but last night it paved the way for a pedestrian plaza with a “yes” vote. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with an update: Share: Post navigation Previous: Poll shows overwhelming support for some gun bills — but not allNext: GO Virginia Region 2 celebrates first group of grantees Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026