After many months of research, planning, and working with the community to get their input, on March 21 the city's Planning Division presented a proposed Master Plan for the Countryside property to City Council. To learn more about the plan, click here. 

Spring is a great time to visit downtown Roanoke and its Historic Farmers' Market, festivals, and other activities. To accommodate residents and tourists alike, the City of Roanokeoffers a host of parking opportunities to make it easy to spend the day downtown. Click here for more details.

The Roanoke Sheriff's Office has created a new Citizens Academy to give people who live and work in the City of Roanoke a chance to learn about the daily operations and responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office. The academy will be held Tuesday evenings, April 19-May 24, 6-9 p.m., in various locations. The program is offered free of charge. Read more here.