The Town of Abingdon is a historic treasure in Southwest Virginia. Prized for its outdoor recreation, hospitality, and culture, the town has a strong community identity and tourism economy.

EPR’s work to revise the Town of Abingdon’s Comprehensive Plan balanced the vision of community residents for the preservation of remaining open space and prized outdoor recreation amenities with the need to provide for appropriate residential growth and diversified economic development. Working with a committee of local leaders, and through surveys and other engagement of local residents, the resulting plan proposes strategies for regulatory change, transportation improvements, and development policy areas to secure a sustainable economy that does not risk Abingdon’s prized small-town charm.