Town of Blacksburg
Maeve Gould, AICP, is a comprehensive planner with extensive experience in long-range and current planning, currently working for the Town of Blacksburg since September 2017. In the role of Comprehensive Planner, Maeve develops and implements comprehensive planning programs and provides staff support to the Historic and Design Review Board and the Corridor Committee. Prior experience includes serving as a Planner I, focusing on sustainable land use plans and the processing of planning applications. Maeve's background also includes roles as a Research Associate and Graduate Research Assistant at the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development, where responsibilities involved analyzing economic and community data and assisting with various economic development projects. Earlier experience at Appalachian Voices included development coordination and outreach management, with a focus on membership and foundation relations, and work with AmeriCorps involved conservation and reporting activities. Maeve holds a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Public and Urban Affairs, both from Virginia Tech.
Town of Blacksburg
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Welcome to Blacksburg, Virginia. Established in 1798, Blacksburg is a Special Place to live, work, and visit. Nestled between the picturesque Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, the natural beauty surrounding Blacksburg offers a vista for residents and visitors to enjoy, while taking in the many unique stores, art galleries, and restaurants. Consistently ranked among the country’s best places to live, Blacksburg is known for award winning services, a reasonable cost of living, safety, moderate climate, and abundant leisure activities. Blacksburg is proud to be the home of Virginia Tech and major technology companies located in the Corporate Research Center and the Blacksburg Industrial Park, as well as the Edward Via School of Osteopathic Medicine, which all contribute to the town being recognized as one of the best educated work forces in the country.