Record #:

9883

Author(s):

Pittard, Janet C.

Abstract:

Almost two decades ago West Jefferson was a city in decline with empty storefronts and deteriorating buildings. Pittard discusses how the town has begun to revitalize itself, beginning with the transformation of a grave pit into BackStreet Park.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 75 Issue 11, Apr 2008, p84-86, 88-89, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Parks--West Jefferson; Central business districts--West Jefferson; West Jefferson--Economic conditions

Record #:

24234

Author(s):

Martin, Edward [Author]; Fagart, Maury [Photographer]

Abstract:

Blue Ridge Electric and Welding LLC, a company in West Jefferson, builds high-end frames for high-performance bicycles.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 23 Issue 10, October 2003, p64-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bicycles; West Jefferson--Economic conditions; Ashe County--Economic Conditions

Record #:

31116

Author(s):

Guffey, Stacy J; Brown, Ben; Rhea, Carol; Rhodes, Darren; Stoogenke, Dana; Ryan, Deborah E.; Ledbetter, Dean; Blackburn, Lauren

Abstract:

Carolina Planning regularly publishes a feature highlighting projects from members of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (NCAPA). This year’s submissions focus on community planning initiatives that utilize a wide range of collaborations, ranging from updated citizen engagement techniques, partnering with the NC Department of Transportation to slow traffic and create a pedestrian street environment, and a variety of intergovernmental collaborations.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 39 Issue , 2014, p43-51, il

Subject(s):

Regional planning; North Carolina, Western; Transportation--Planning; Downtown revitalization; West Jefferson--Economic conditions; Stanly County--Economic conditions; Piedmont Triad Partnership