Strong Communities
Along with our rich natural resources, it’s the vibrant communities that make the Shenandoah Valley an exceptional place to live and visit. The small towns and cities, community hubs, and agricultural heritage contribute to the high quality of life that communities in the Shenandoah Valley enjoy.
Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley is committed to promoting economic development that is compatible with the unique resources of our region, such as agriculture and tourism, two pillars of our local economies.
Current Strong Communities Projects
Recent News
Planning for Responsible Data Center Development in the Valley
Soup’s On…and the winner is…
Our 2025 holiday open house at our office in New Market was a blast! But which staff or board member won the soup contest??
URGENT: Surprise proposal threatens Shenandoah Rail Trail
This week, a surprise move from the state has put our entire five-year effort in jeopardy. Community members need to take action this weekend to stop a proposal that threatens to wipe out the vision of the Shenandoah Rail Trail as a 49-mile contiguous destination trail.