ROANOKE, VA – A proposal from Sam Rasoul to fund a $600,000 economic development study in downtown Roanoke is not included in the current state budget bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly.
Rasoul requested the funding to support a comprehensive study examining ways to attract more visitors, entertainment, and investment to Roanoke’s downtown district.
The study would have evaluated several potential projects and development concepts, including the proposed Ferris wheel concept at Center in the Square…