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Affordable Specialty Grocer Downtown

like (100) 100 people liked this 16

“With the increasing number of people living and working in downtown Roanoke, an...

525 days ago by Josephine Arbaugh

Rooftop Dining/ Drinking Venue Over...

like (93) 93 people liked this 4

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

570 days ago by Dustin Akers

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

Pedestrian-Only Plaza

like (91) 91 people liked this 12

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

570 days ago by Envision Roanoke

Recycling bins with holes are much more effective!

Recycling Bins Downtown and at...

like (89) 89 people liked this 8

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

568 days ago by Jennifer Feazelle

Exceptional Children's Museum/...

like (70) 70 people liked this 8

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

569 days ago by Amy

Flip the Farmer's Market

like (70) 70 people liked this 9

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

529 days ago by Huddy

Whitewater Park

like (68) 68 people liked this 3

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

569 days ago by Pete

Organic Garden for Schools

like (65) 65 people liked this 5

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

568 days ago by Jennifer Feazelle

Big Bike Racks Everywhere!

like (59) 59 people liked this 2

“More bike racks !

570 days ago by Amy Tuggle

ZipTrek EcoTour from top of Mill...

like (57) 57 people liked this 2

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

502 days ago by Dwayne

Murals

like (52) 52 people liked this 1

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

566 days ago by Traci Roberts

Art on the Street

like (52) 52 people liked this 3

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

554 days ago by suzun hughes

Bike Park/Velodrome

like (43) 43 people liked this 0

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

569 days ago by Pete

Climbing Wall/Stage Elmwood Park

like (41) 41 people liked this 2

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

570 days ago by Pete

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Self-Guided Walking Tour

like (33) 33 people liked this 4

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

570 days ago by Dustin Akers

A real Roanoke brewpub or Ale house

like (33) 33 people liked this 5

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

483 days ago by Tom LANDON

More bike lanes beside the roads

like (31) 31 people liked this 0

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

474 days ago by Anne Perrin

Enhanced Streetscaping

like (30) 30 people liked this 2

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

570 days ago by Dustin Akers

Local Crafters & Creatives Shop

like (29) 29 people liked this 2

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

570 days ago by Amy Tuggle

Pavement -to- Parks

like (27) 27 people liked this 2

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

568 days ago by Josephine Arbaugh

Small Outdoor Bandstand

like (25) 25 people liked this 2

“Showcasing local musicians!

570 days ago by Amy Tuggle

Sunday "Ciclovia" Bike...

like (23) 23 people liked this 1

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

489 days ago by Neil T

Artisans Center

like (22) 22 people liked this 4

“An Artisans Center at 1327 Grandin Village would incorporate three prime areas...

467 days ago by Joe Stanley

"Roanoke Star' sculptures

like (21) 21 people liked this 3

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

469 days ago by D Sheetz

Boutique Bowling!

like (18) 18 people liked this 0

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

468 days ago by Huddy

Star Line Trolley to Grandin Village

like (18) 18 people liked this 3

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

457 days ago by David Aldridge

Community Center/Performance...

like (16) 16 people liked this 2

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

454 days ago by Joy Truskowski

Lifesize Chessboard

like (15) 15 people liked this 0

“Play in the parks

570 days ago by Amy Tuggle

Storefront Library

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

467 days ago by Chuck Ayling

Theme Park/Water Park

like (11) 11 people liked this 3

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

488 days ago by Becky Amiot

Mill Mountain Incline - Roanoke Times - Belinda Harris

Mill Mountain Incline - Bring it...

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

466 days ago by David Williamson

Pendulum in Tuabman Museum

like (10) 10 people liked this 1

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

569 days ago by Tom Willard

Bring a Pharmacy to Downtown

like (10) 10 people liked this 0

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

483 days ago by Christine Lee

Food Carts Downtown

like (9) 9 people liked this 1

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

457 days ago by David Aldridge

Indoor Climbing Gym

like (9) 9 people liked this 3

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

452 days ago by Brent Cochran

Bowling Alley

like (8) 8 people liked this 6

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

495 days ago by Brent Cochran

Canoe and Kayak Ramps in Smith Park.

like (8) 8 people liked this 0

“Canoe and Kayak ramps on both sides of the low water bridges in Smith Park...

462 days ago by stephen wood

Handmade & Unique Store

like (7) 7 people liked this 1

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

468 days ago by Savannah Finn

Creative Kids Center

like (7) 7 people liked this 0

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

467 days ago by Cristina

Living City Block

like (7) 7 people liked this 1

“http://www.livingcityblock.org/...

460 days ago by Mary Legg

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...

448 days ago by Susan Blum

Southest Urban Renewal Project

like (6) 6 people liked this 0

“Urban Renewal...

562 days ago by E. Duane Howard

fell in love with this one - over 100 yrs old

Passionate About Treasures

like (6) 6 people liked this 0

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

467 days ago by Carol Cole

Brewpub/Tap House

like (5) 5 people liked this 0

“A brewpub that serves a variety of microbrews both local and across the...

468 days ago by Bryan

Creative Community Center

like (4) 4 people liked this 4

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

468 days ago by Adam Cook

The Fisherman

like (3) 3 people liked this 2

“along the roanoke river in salem

554 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...

518 days ago by Dwayne

Children's Museum

like (3) 3 people liked this 1

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

459 days ago by shelly peery

Artist/Crafters Co-op

like (3) 3 people liked this 0

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

468 days ago by Karin Magno

Small Business Incubator / Community...

like (3) 3 people liked this 6

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

466 days ago by Mim

Save the Taubman and Mill Mountain

like (3) 3 people liked this 0

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

422 days ago by Cindy Robertson

Duckpin Bowling

like (2) 2 people liked this 0

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

467 days ago by Eric Brady

Montessori-Type School

like (2) 2 people liked this 0

“We need meaningful, quality daycare in the Village.

368 days ago by Heidi

Coworking Space

like (1) One person liked this 0

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

468 days ago by Marty Martin

Bakery Incubator

like (1) One person liked this 1

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

467 days ago by Basil

Pet Store & Bakery

like (1) One person liked this 1

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

456 days ago by Rena

Isaacs Restaurant Relocation

like (1) One person liked this 0

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

435 days ago by anthony stavola

Toy Shop

like (1) One person liked this 0

“Having a unique toy shop in Grandin Village would be very profitable given all...

352 days ago by Tausch

Electric Car Charging Stations

like (1) One person liked this 0

“The only level-2/240-volts charging station for electric cars not at car...

325 days ago by roperld

Toy Library with Cafe

like (1) One person liked this 0

“Roanoke should have a toy library for children to check out toys just like...

312 days ago by Christi Wonderley

Iconia PC tablet Windows 8

like (1) One person liked this 0

“I heard from the techradar that Acer has been released Iconia W510 Windows...

47 days ago by per mertesacker

Mid Capacity Music Venue

like (1) One person liked this 0

“For touring acts that come through that do not need a arena but enough space for...

3 days ago by Kyle

Pedestrian only plaza

like (0) No one liked this yet 0

“It would be so much nicer with out cars.

479 days ago by Winnie Dalsey

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...

466 days ago by Geoff Straughn

The Barrs store rises again

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

463 days ago by Deirdre Martin

Street Names and Bulding Numbers

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

442 days ago by rose bayly

Seragam Kerja Kantor Murah di Surewi

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“pada pertemuan sebelumnya artikel yang terkait adalah Seragam Kerja Kantor Murah...

144 days ago by jaja ganteng

Commonwealth Life Perusahaan...

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“Peraturan Lomba :...

163 days ago by jaja ganteng

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“Rakuten.co.id: Toko online murah, serba ada Barang unik Jepang adalah Rakutennya...

122 days ago by Gembelz Jomblo

Trader Joe's Perfect Spot

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“Wouldn't it be amazing to have a Trader Joe's next to Surf and Turf in Grandin...

144 days ago by Abrina Schnurman

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166 days ago by jaja ganteng

This is a rendering of a multi-use plaza-style Skatepark to be built in Philadelphia, PA

Skateboard Park(s)

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“Roanoke is in desperate need of public, outdoor, concrete facilities tailored...

207 days ago by Shane Miller

Bank Mandiri Bank Terbaik di...

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“dari teknik analitis memperkirakan:Ini membantu dalam perencanaan dan...

88 days ago by kang taqwim

Bank Mandiri Bank Terbaik di...

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86 days ago by jaja ganteng

Ultrabook Terbaru

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“Ultrabook Terbaru - Salah satu pertanyaan yang paling sering diajukan saya...

12 days ago by Greg Bear

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