Groundbreaking ceremony participants (from left to right): Retta Jackson (Town of Christiansburg Planning Director), Andrew Warren (Christiansburg Assistant Town Manager), Randy Wingfield (Christiansburg Town Manager), Mike Barber (Mayor, Town of Christiansburg), Todd Robertson (President, Stateson Homes), Travis Folden (Director of Development, Stateson Homes), Steve Semones (Balzer and Associates), Adam Nott (Balzer and Associates), James Taylor (Balzer and Associates), Jeff Buchinsky (JWB Contractors) and Preston Hendricks (JWB Contractors).
Clifton Town Center coming to Christiansburg
CHRISTIANSBURG – Stateson Homes held an official groundbreaking Thursday, June 6 for Clifton Town Center, a mixed-use development located at the intersection of Peppers Ferry Road and Quinn W. Stuart Boulevard in Christiansburg.
“This first-of-its-kind development, spread over 37 acres, is envisioned as a vibrant town within a town,” Stateson Homes announced. “Strategically located directly across from Huckleberry Park, an $18 million investment boasting 50 acres of sports and recreation amenities, Clifton Town Center promises to be an experiential destination. Upon completion, it will be home to over 500 families and feature a unique blend of locally owned, boutique-style shops and restaurants, office spaces, a boutique hotel, and an event venue. This innovative development will offer exciting new ways to live, eat, play, and stay, fostering the spirit of the New River Valley one block at a time.”
Todd Robertson, President of Stateson Homes, said the project’s focus is to “create a cohesive community where diverse groups can thrive together, addressing a significant gap in the local housing market.”
“This is the first community to very directly consider and provide housing and social opportunities for young professionals, families, and retirees,” said Robertson. “We see professionals and retirees seek the same kinds of neighborhoods,” says Robertson. “This very much caters to these groups in a way that doesn’t exist in the New River Valley today.”
The groundbreaking ceremony included remarks from Christiansburg Mayor D. Michael Barber and other city officials, as well as development partners Balzer & Associates, Poole & Poole Architecture, JWB Excavator, and Civic By Design.
Steve Semones, Executive Vice President at Balzer & Associates, praised the project for its strategic location and community-oriented design. Responsible for the project’s land use design, engineering, and surveying, Semones also acknowledged the support of the town of Christiansburg.
“The town of Christiansburg has been a great support throughout this process and wanting to see this be a successful project – they have played a huge role in getting things approved,” said Semones. “This project is going to be very unique to this area.”
The development is planned to include “luxury apartments and upscale townhomes surrounding a community pool and sundeck,” according to Stateson Homes.
“It’s about creating a more urban experience in the New River Valley that allows people to live, work, and play in the same community,” said Robertson. “It’s very pedestrian-oriented, where you can get to know your neighbor, kids can play while the parents are socializing, and walk safely home.”
“I think it’s a very interesting concept for the town of Christiansburg and it’s coming at a great time,” said Barber. “Personally, I will be proud of it because it will be a true showcase for our town with so many opportunities for a diverse group of residents to enjoy.”
Staff report