Hobson
This page provides more detail on the fourth Village Area Plan initiative: Hobson
Anticipated Timeline
June 2028
- February 2029
The Hobson Small Area Plan is anticipated to be developed June 2028 through February 2029. |
Hobson
More about
Hobson does not have an existing Village Area Plan. While the community has significant history, including recognition on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Local Register, this will be the first Village Area Plan for Hobson.
Planning Process
The fifth Village Area Plan update will be for the Village of Hobson. This plan will be developed throughout the second half of 2028 and into early 2029. An online community survey is expected to be available to the public in fall 2028 and public meetings are anticipated to be scheduled in the winter of 2028. Stay tuned to learn how you can participate.
The planning process is illustrated below with approximate dates for each specific phase detailed in the process paragraphs below. There are three distinctive phases to each plan, with public engagement planned at various points in each phase.
Visioning
As this is the first Village Area Plan for Hobson, an initial vision will need to be determined at the onset of the project. During this first phase, site visits and a village assessment will be conducted to establish the baseline conditions. A community survey will also be made available to solicit information from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.
Test Ideas
Based on the initial input from the first phase, a number of development scenarios for the future of Hobson will be developed. In late 2028, the conceptual development scenarios, or test ideas, will be further developed and refined at a public workshop in the Hobson area. Sign up for email updates at the bottom of this page so that you can be notified once they are scheduled!
Finalize
After review with the public, the test ideas will be modified and translated into a draft Village Area Plan. The Hobson Village Area Plan will be presented prior to consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption. The presentations are anticipated to be held in early 2029. Please stay connected to information about this process by subscribing to the email updates.
