Fayetteville's Recreation for Rural Communities Workshop

1. AUTHENTICITY: As our downtown grows and develops, keep Fayetteville’s authenticity as the coolest town, celebrating its history, arts, culture, food, and outdoor recreation.
2. CONNECTIVITY: Improve connectivity (including walk/bike connectivity) and wayfinding so that residents and visitors can safely access outdoor recreation and downtown amenities.
3. INFRASTRUCTURE: Build and improve infrastructure, such as community spaces, parking, public restroom facilities, visitor lodging, additional housing, and other amenities that support residents and visitors as they experience outdoor recreation opportunities and spend time in downtown Fayetteville.

This event is free and open to the public. The format will be interactive, engaging, and informative. Participants are encouraged to join for as much of the workshop as possible, and everyone should feel comfortable coming and going as schedules allow.

Agenda
 

Day 1 - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Community Meeting: Introduction to RERC, values, and visioning
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Location: American Legion, 205 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV

Day 2 - Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Action Planning: Case studies, asset mapping, and action planning
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: American Legion, 205 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, WV

Local Organizing Committee

• Matt Diederich, Town Manager, Town of Fayetteville
• Sharon Cruikshank, Mayor, Town of Fayetteville
• Gabe Pena, Councilman, Town of Fayetteville
• Abbie Newell/Andy Forron, Fayette Trail Coalition
• Lewis Cook, Town Historian, Town of Fayetteville
• Stacey Tope/Hannah Mitchell, Love Hope Center for the Arts
• Grace Angelona, Youth Representative
• Chris Banks, Tank Hill Resident
• Holly Fussell, Business, Waterstone Outdoors
• David Bailey, Business, Graze LLC
• Andy Davis, Manager of Gateway Community Initiatives, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority
• Doug Arbogast, Rural Tourism Development, WVU Extension Services