The Shadow
The Town of Clifton Forge has released a survey to gather public input concerning the future development of the Jefferson School that served the Black community from 1926-1965.
Surveys have been distributed to news media, and the printed survey published in today’s “Virginian Review” can be clipped out, filled out and mailed to The Town of Clifton Forge, P.O. Box 631, Clifton Forge, VA 24422.
The Town has mailed surveys to residents, and citizens may visit the Town of Clifton Forge’s “Facebook” page and website to access the survey.
Also, the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation and Clifton Forge Main Street are assisting the Town in making the surveys available. Citizens may visit their websites to gain access.
According to Ben Nicely, the newest member of the Clifton Forge Town Council, the purpose of the survey is to gather ideas from the public concerning the best use of the property moving forward.
Clifton Forge Town Manager Charles “Chuck” Unroe, the former mayor of Iron Gate, has requested that “Virginian Review” assist the Town in gathering data that the survey will provide.
The collected data will assist the Clifton Forge Town Council in determining the best way to move forward in utilizing the building and property that will best serve the citizens of Clifton Forge.
Jefferson/East Elementary School Feasibility Survey
The Town of Clifton Forge recently received a Community Impact Grant to conduct a feasibility study for the Jefferson/East Elementary School.
This study is intended to engage with community stakeholders to identify what they would like to see this building used for, then develop a concept for the building’s reuse based on this input. This concept, once developed, will be shared with the community and used to attract potential developers for the project.
We would like to hear from you on what you envision for this important building in our community. This survey should take you 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you for your time and input!
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Q1 Do you live or work in Clifton Forge?
- I live and work in Clifton Forge
- I live in Clifton Forge
- I work in Clifton Forge
- I neither live or work in Clifton Forge
- I previously lived or worked in Clifton Forge
Q2 Do you support the revitalization of the Jefferson/East Elementary School?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
Q3 What types of uses would you like to see in the Jefferson/East Elementary School? (select all that apply)
- Youth Center
- Event Center
- Performing Arts Center
- Housing
- Office Space
- Retail
- Restaurant
- Hotel
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Q4 Please share with us your vision for the Jefferson/East Elementary School.
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Q5 How do you think the history of the school should be celebrated/illustrated?
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Q6 What are your concerns (if any) that you would like to see addressed in this project?
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Q7 Is there anything else you would like to share with the Project Team?
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Q8 Thank you for taking this survey! Please provide your name, email address, and phone number if you would like to be contacted to review draft conceptual designs later in this project.
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