There's a lot to be proud of happening in Rocky Mount. From yesterday's
Roanoke Times:
An effort to maximize Rocky Mount's historic, pedestrian feel continues as the town is set to do more multimillion-dollar improvements.
What's known as the "uptown" portion of Franklin County's seat -- which includes Main Street -- will get a face lift, including overhead utilities being moved underground and new sidewalks, street signs, landscaping and streetlights.
Rocky Mount is a wonderful town with lots of room to grow, and its admirable to see them making this kind of investment in their downtown, particularly with the emphasis on sidewalks and pedestrian access. Seeing a dedication to the vitality of their urban centers by local governments, particularly rural governments, after decades of abandonment is heartening.
There's also this, the
Pigg River Heritage Trail. The master plan was adopted back in December of 2007. The proposed network of greenways and trails connecting Rocky Mount's historic landmarks and natural resources is impressive and reinforces the town's dedication to walkabilty and pedestrian connections throughout the area.