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Melrose-Rugby Neighborhood Forum


The Melrose-Rugby neighborhood covers the area westside of 10th Street NW and eastside of LaFayette Boulevard NW, with borders of Orange Avenue NW and Cove Road NW. The neighborhood is primarily residential with an extensive system of curbs and sidewalks along hilly streets. On many streets the neighborhood has exceptional mountain views. In 2002, the City's first Neighborhood Design District (NDD) was adopted by City Council in Melrose-Rugby. The NDD addresses residents' concerns about the quality of infill housing by requiring all new construction to adhere to design guidelines, which ensure that new housing will be compatible with the existing stock.

  
Meeting Information
4th Tuesday each month (Sep. - June), 6:30 p.m., Melrose Rugby Neighborhood Center, 1730 Orange Ave NW

Main Contact
Estelle McCadden - President

Mailing Address
2128 Mercer Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017

Phone Number
(540) 342-2763

E-mail Address
  • One of the City's most active neighborhood organizations
  • Melrose-Rugby Neighborhood Forum focuses on numerous aspects of life in Melrose-Rugby, including: housing; economic development; quality of life; public services; infrastructure; and human development.
  • Owns a meeting place, the Melrose-Rugby Neighborhood Center, used for neighborhood meetings and associated events
  • Started the Virginia Neighborhood Statewide Conference, now in its sixth year.
  • One of the first Roanoke neighborhood organizations to take part in National Night Out
  • Neighborhood watch
  • Supporting city code enforcement efforts is a priority
  • Won "Physical Revitalization" award from Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) for renovation work by volunteers in the neighborhood.
  • An educational partner with Roanoke schools
Legal Notices
  October 10, 2008