Fayette County, WV
Fayette County Comprehensive Plan
The plan established a shared framework for guiding growth, expanding housing and economic opportunities, and protecting the natural assets and community character that define Fayette County. By leveraging the momentum created by the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the plan positions the County for long-term prosperity and resilience.
Client
NRGRDA
Type
Comprehensive Plan
Population
35,000
Year Adopted
May 2023
Scale
County
Service Line
Planning
Overview
Data-Driven and Community-Informed.
The Fayette County Comprehensive Plan provides a framework for guiding growth, housing, infrastructure, and reinvestment at a pivotal moment in the County’s evolution. Working with the Fayette County Commission and the NRGRDA (New River Gorge Regional Development Authority), Houseal Lavigne helped shape a plan that responds to economic transition, housing needs, and increasing tourism associated with the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The result is a data-driven and community-informed plan that balances growth with protection of natural assets and small-town character while translating long-term goals into clear and actionable strategies.
Key Ideas
- Leverage regional assets. Position the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as a catalyst for tourism, recreation, economic development, and quality of life.
- Guide growth strategically. Direct development toward priority growth areas and existing communities using suitability analysis and a future land use framework.
- Expand housing opportunities. Promote diverse housing choices, support aging in place, and address housing supply challenges.
- Strengthen economic resilience. Support workforce development, entrepreneurship, tourism, and emerging industries to diversify the local economy.
- Advance implementation. Connect the vision to priorities, partnerships, and funding strategies through a detailed action matrix.
