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Read about us in the Roanoke Times! Any triple-bottom-line idea that receives at least 50 Likes by February 29 will be presented at the weekly TED Talk forum with a focus on how the community can work together to implement the idea, possibly followed by crowdfunding.

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Bring Trader Joe's to Downtown

like (96) 96 people liked this 15

“With the increasing number of peple living and working in downtown Roanoke...

159 days ago by Josephine Arbaugh

Rooftop Dining/ Drinking Venue Over...

like (89) 89 people liked this 3

“Would have the view of the Roanoke Star as well as events and foot traffic in...

204 days ago by Dustin Akers

Piazza in Bristol, CT, in pre-development phase.

Pedestrian-Only Plaza

like (86) 86 people liked this 12

“Closing Market Square to cars and making it more of a place for people to enjoy...

204 days ago by Envision Roanoke

Recycling bins with holes are much more effective!

Recycling Bins Downtown and at...

like (83) 83 people liked this 8

“Add recycling bins along greenway, in parks and downtown. Could even use...

202 days ago by Jennifer Feazelle

Exceptional Children's Museum/...

like (68) 68 people liked this 8

“A fantastic children's museum modeled after ones that really work. Amazement...

203 days ago by Amy

Whitewater Park

like (66) 66 people liked this 3

“With very little effort the Roanoke River can be slightly modified to create a...

204 days ago by Pete

A farmers market with room to walk!

Flip the Farmer's Market

like (66) 66 people liked this 9

“For years I have been a shopper of the farmer's market. However each time...

163 days ago by Huddy

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Organic Garden for Schools

like (63) 63 people liked this 5

“What if our local school systems take a cue from Va Tech and created a...

202 days ago by Jennifer Feazelle

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Big Bike Racks Everywhere!

like (57) 57 people liked this 2

“More bike racks !

204 days ago by Amy Tuggle

ZipTrek EcoTour from top of Mill...

like (55) 55 people liked this 2

“ Ziptrek is heading to Super Bowl 2012! Check it out: http://t.co/mBkaQYAC

136 days ago by Dwayne

John Wilson Bike Rack

Art on the Street

like (49) 49 people liked this 3

“In addition to large scale art on the street downtown, I would like to see the...

188 days ago by suzun hughes

Murals

like (47) 47 people liked this 1

“Murals tell a story, provide a pausing point, a gathering place, a reference...

201 days ago by Traci Roberts

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Bike Park/Velodrome

like (42) 42 people liked this 0

“Bike parks encompass all facets of cycling - kid learning area, skills parks,...

204 days ago by Pete

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Climbing Wall/Stage Elmwood Park

like (39) 39 people liked this 2

“Incorporate a unique climbing wall into the Elmwood Park amphitheater plan.

204 days ago by Pete

A real Roanoke brewpub or Ale house

like (32) 32 people liked this 5

“With all of the great restaurants open in the Grandin Village area, we still...

117 days ago by Tom LANDON

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Self-Guided Walking Tour

like (31) 31 people liked this 4

“Featuring transportation and railways, art, historic architecture, etc...

204 days ago by Dustin Akers

More bike lanes beside the roads

like (29) 29 people liked this 0

“More citizens would ride their bikes to work and for recreation if more bike...

108 days ago by Anne Perrin

Enhanced Streetscaping

like (27) 27 people liked this 2

“Roanoke Stars in highly-traveled, high-impact intersections.

204 days ago by Dustin Akers

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Local Crafters & Creatives Shop

like (25) 25 people liked this 2

“Retail space where local artists can rent by the square foot to showcase a few...

204 days ago by Amy Tuggle

Pavement -to- Parks

like (25) 25 people liked this 2

“Reclaim public space with a P2P program that turns excess surface parking into...

202 days ago by Josephine Arbaugh

Small Outdoor Bandstand

like (22) 22 people liked this 2

“Showcasing local musicians!

204 days ago by Amy Tuggle

Sunday "Ciclovia" Bike...

like (22) 22 people liked this 1

“Cities everywhere are starting their own Ciclovia events, closing down...

123 days ago by Neil T

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"Roanoke Star' sculptures

like (19) 19 people liked this 3

“Draw attention downtown by erecting "Roanoke Star" sculptures decorated by local...

103 days ago by D Sheetz

Artisan Center at Grandin Village

Artisans Center at 1327 Grandin Road

like (19) 19 people liked this 4

“ The Artisans Center at 1327 Grandin Road would incorporate three prime...

101 days ago by Joe Stanley

Boutique Bowling!

like (17) 17 people liked this 0

“I posted this for the Grandin Road forum but I really think this could also work...

102 days ago by Huddy

Grandin Village - Brewpub

like (15) 15 people liked this 2

“Grandin Village would support an affordable brew pub. There is a great...

102 days ago by Chuck

Huge Chessboard

Lifesize Chessboard

like (14) 14 people liked this 0

“Play in the parks

204 days ago by Amy Tuggle

Star Line Trolley to Grandin Village

like (13) 13 people liked this 3

“Include Grandin Village as part of the Star Line Trolley route. The Village...

91 days ago by David Aldridge

Move library to Grandin Village (like this)

Move branch library to 1327 Grandin

like (12) 12 people liked this 0

“The present Raleigh Court library suffers from its proximity to PH high...

101 days ago by Chuck Ayling

Community Center/Performance...

like (12) 12 people liked this 2

“When I lived in Mexico, I saw a lot of spaces that combined a lot of the ideas I...

88 days ago by Joy Truskowski

Theme Park/Water Park

like (11) 11 people liked this 3

“This area could greatly benefit from a theme park similar King's Dominion. ...

122 days ago by Becky Amiot

1327 Grandin Rd.

Grandin Village Building

like (10) 10 people liked this 30

“1327 Grandin Road in the Grandin Village, often referred to as the old CVS or...

129 days ago by Brent Cochran

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Mill Mountain Incline - Bring it...

like (10) 10 people liked this 0

“From Tom Anglebarger, Roanoke Times, June 14, 2010: "The Mill Mountain Incline...

100 days ago by David Williamson

Pendulum in Tuabman Museum

like (9) 9 people liked this 1

“Add a pendulum to the Tuabman Museum lobby. Many museums have a pendulum...

203 days ago by Tom Willard

Bring a Pharmacy to Downtown

like (9) 9 people liked this 0

“Bring a retail pharmacy downtown so people who work here can fill their...

117 days ago by Christine Lee

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GVB: Bowling Alley

like (8) 8 people liked this 5

“A bowling alley or rock & bowl (music venue and bowling alley) for the...

129 days ago by Brent Cochran

Indoor Climbing Gym

like (8) 8 people liked this 3

“A climbing gym with top-rope, lead, and bouldering routes. With a mix of...

86 days ago by Brent Cochran

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Food Carts Downtown

like (7) 7 people liked this 0

“Create a space downtown for restaurants/independent owners to have food carts...

91 days ago by David Aldridge

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Downtown Fountain/Park

like (7) 7 people liked this 0

“I am a transplant from Portland OR, which has a very vibrant downtown. One of...

82 days ago by Susan Blum

Grandin Village - Envision Village

like (6) 6 people liked this 0

“The City wants to keep families from moving away. Help retain them by...

101 days ago by Cristina

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Passionate About Treasures

like (6) 6 people liked this 0

“The CVS on Grandin Road would be an ideal location for a community-supported...

101 days ago by Carol Cole

Canoe and Kayak ramps on both sides...

like (6) 6 people liked this 0

“The Roanoke River cannot be paddled its entire length in Roanoke County and...

96 days ago by stephen wood

Southest Urban Renewal Project

like (5) 5 people liked this 0

“Urban Renewal...

196 days ago by E. Duane Howard

Grandin Village - Taphouse

like (5) 5 people liked this 0

“Grandin could use a Brew Pub that serves a variety of microbrews both local and...

102 days ago by Bryan

GVB: Handmade & Unique

like (5) 5 people liked this 0

“I would love to see a retail store that features only handmade, creative, unique...

102 days ago by Savannah Finn

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Living City Block

like (5) 5 people liked this 0

“http://www.livingcityblock.org/...

94 days ago by Mary Legg

The Fisherman

like (3) 3 people liked this 2

“along the roanoke river in salem

188 days ago by tbreese823

Vacant Parcel Land Bank

like (3) 3 people liked this 1

“Use vacant parcel land banks to stabilize neighborhoods & tap uses like...

152 days ago by Dwayne

Grandin Village Building

like (3) 3 people liked this 3

“I think that the city could partner with Mill Mountain to fill the space in the...

102 days ago by Adam Cook

1327 Grandin Rd

like (2) 2 people liked this 1

“I would like to suggest a Children's Museum similar to Amazement Sq in Lynchburg...

93 days ago by shelly peery

Grandin Village Building

like (2) 2 people liked this 0

“There are plenty of places in Grandin Village to get a meal and a drink, so I...

102 days ago by Karin Magno

Grandin Village building

GVB: Small Business Incubator /...

like (2) 2 people liked this 5

“Brent asked me to post my idea as a separate solution for the 1327 Grandin...

100 days ago by Mim

Grandin Village Building: Co-working...

like (1) One person liked this 0

“I think Roanoke is in desperate need of a co-working space. Personally I'd...

102 days ago by Marty Martin

GVB - Duckpin Bowling

like (1) One person liked this 0

“I like many of the ideas posted, however I'm not sure how many could support the...

101 days ago by Eric Brady

Alfamart Local Outlets

Promo Member Alfamart Minimarket...

like (1) One person liked this 0

“This is one is a story of Alfamart Minimarket who just now held a programme...

70 days ago by Tri Haryadi

Save the Taubman and Mill Mountain

like (1) One person liked this 0

“What is the feasibility of merging The Link, The Transporation Museum, The...

56 days ago by Cindy Robertson

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Sepeda Motor Injeksi Irit Harga...

like (1) One person liked this 0

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42 days ago by Tri Haryadi

Pedestrian only plaza

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“It would be so much nicer with out cars.

113 days ago by Winnie Dalsey

Grandin Road CVS Bakery Incubator

like (0) No one liked this yet 1

“Local growers, farmers and potential bakers could utilize an incubator with...

101 days ago by Basil

bldg on Grandin

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“Trader Joes on Grandin. ...

101 days ago by robert casey

Water Park

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“Use the natural grade of the back side of Mill Mtn and stay below the tree tops...

100 days ago by Geoff Straughn

The Barrs store rises again

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“ I grew up in Raleigh Court – when “Grandin Village” was...

97 days ago by Deirdre Martin

Pet Store & Bakery

like (0) No one liked this yet 1

“This would be adorable and with so many pet owners, especially in the Grandin...

90 days ago by Rena

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City-County Consolidation

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“In the early 1990s, residents voted on a proposal for City-County consolidation...

76 days ago by Will P

Street Names and Bulding Numbers

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“1. Enforce the law, or pass one, that all businesses should have their...

76 days ago by rose bayly

grandin rd bldg

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“many of us are saddened about the Isaacs restaurant perhaps leaving the...

69 days ago by anthony stavola

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grow more widespread Alfamart

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“Member Participation Promo definition Alfamart Best Local Minimarket Indonesia...

24 days ago by chang panic

Turn the GVB into a montessori-type...

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“We need meaningful, quality daycare in the Village.

2 days ago by Heidi