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Route 1 Small Area Plan stressed as guide for corridor investment and design

Town of Ashland and Hanover County Economic Development Authorities (joint meeting) · May 11, 2026

Summary

EDA members said the Route 1 Small Area Plan’s recommendations will guide economic development along the corridor, with design guidelines and infrastructure suggestions intended to shape future investment and encourage Town–County coordination.

Members discussed the Route 1 Small Area Plan and emphasized that its recommendations—design guidelines and infrastructure priorities—are intended to ensure future development reflects the community’s vision and accommodates appropriate economic opportunities. The EDAs urged coordination on design and transportation guidelines to create a cohesive corridor across jurisdictional boundaries.

The minutes do not record specific design changes or funding commitments; the conversation focused on planning coordination and the role of the Small Area Plan in guiding future investment decisions along U.S. 1.

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