EPR has completed a two-year project to update Abingdon, Virginia’s Comprehensive Plan.  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 a strong tourism economy. 

Directed by Vlad Gavrilovic and Todd Gordon, EPR’s work to revise the Town of Abingdon’s Comprehensive Plan involved working closely with a committee of local stakeholders, and the incorporation of public input on needs and vision.  Using both in-person meetings and community surveys, EPR helped construct a vision for diversified growth that maintains the town’s unique local character. 

The finished plan includes long-range strategies and specific recommendations for:

• Demographic and GIS analysis
• Preservation of open space and viewsheds
• Infill strategies near the historic downtown
• Transportation planning for safety and pedestrian access
• Mixed-use gateways at major highway entrances
• Zoning recommendations to implement the plan

Abingdon, like many communities, sought a balance between welcoming economic growth and preserving community character.  EPR’s work with the community resulted in a plan to secure a prosperous and sustainable economy that does not risk Abingdon’s prized small-town charm.