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Planning
Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan
The Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan is in the process of being updated. A public workshop was held on May 15 at Highland Park Elementary School. Download comments from the meeting:
Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan Update Public Workshop Comments
For more information contact Frederick Gusler at 853-1104 or frederick.gusler@roanokeva.gov.
Old Southwest is one of the City's oldest neighborhoods and much of its early architectural heritage remains intact from when it was developed in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. After the completion of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad to its junction with the Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1882, Roanoke began to grow rapidly and Old Southwest was one of the premiere neighborhoods that developed on the outskirts of downtown. The neighborhood dates back to 1890 when the land was annexed from Roanoke County. It is bounded on the north by Marshall Avenue and Day Avenues, by the Roanoke River to the south and west, and Jefferson Street to the east.
From its outset, Old Southwest thrived until after World War II when many people across the country left cities for suburbs. The neighborhood began to experience a resurgence of interest in the 1970s as new residents discovered the area and Old Southwest, Inc. was formed. In 1985, Old Southwest was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. In 1987, the City's H-2, Neighborhood Preservation District was established, which includes Old Southwest. Property owners in the H-2 District are required to apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness or In-kind Replacement or Repair before undertaking any alterations to the exterior of their property, and may be required to go before the Architectural Review Board.
Today, Old Southwest has recaptured much of its past glory, as homeownership has increased and many of the architectural gems have been restored. The Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan is intended to guide the future of the neighborhood and ensure that public services help facilitate its continued revitalization.
Download the entire Old Southwest Neighborhood Plan (1.06 MB, may be slow for dial-up modems)
To download individual chapters of the plan click on the links below:
Introduction
Community Design
Residential Development
Economic Development
Quality of Life
Public Services
Infrastructure
Recommendations
Implementation
Appendix: Curb and Sidewalk Improvements
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