Well, they're on their way, at least.
At last night's Town Council meeting, Radford got two pieces of business right ... they passed - unanimously, I might add - a rezoning for Tyler Place, a five-story mixed use development with a five-story garage. They also voted - again unanimously - to begin inspecting rental housing in two areas of the city.
Can't We All Just Get Along
Why is unanimous important? Because it's nice to see a Town Council actually agree on something that's good for the citizens they serve. Tyler Place has the opportunity to provide locals, as well as the university population, a space that's unique to our region - let's hope they don't change their minds midstream like Blacksburg and end up with several lawsuits on their hands.
Additionally, there's a need throughout the Valley - including here in Blacksburg - for landlords to take care of the properties that they own. This pilot program is a way for the City of Radford to monitor and enforce zoning that might have otherwise been overlooked. There are some real dumps in the rental inventory right now ... this is a good call on Council's part.
Dear Rental Inspector
If you wouldn't mind, please give me fair warning before visiting the 300 block of Clement Street. My tenants have been leaving a ton of garbage outside the door, I'd sure hate to get cited for their filth.
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