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8.01 - CURRENT CONDITIONS#
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At the current time, the Town's financial status is stable. Virgin Town does not have a thriving economic element/economy. Tourist and employment opportunities are limited, yet Virgin Town has the advantage of being located in a high tourist area with some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in the world. The Town needs to use its location and resources to it's advantage.
8.02 - DESIRED#
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From the public open houses, the desire for several types of commercial area and increased opportunities for employment in Town was recognized. An increased commercial area should be the backbone for growing the economy of Virgin Town. Within commercial areas there would be a new fire station, and a potential information center to welcome visitors along with a city center.
8.03 - INTEGRATION#
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GOAL: Benefiting from the Current - To benefit from the current traffic passing through on SR-9, promote commercial development through the highway corridor.
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Develop the needed infrastructure (utilities; sidewalks) to attract and accommodate new business.
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Encourage tourist businesses that serve the types of tourism found in the area. Attention should be given to providing goods and services for users of the Kolob Terrace/Kolob Reservoir/Lava Point areas, BLM land and recreational attractions in the area, all in addition to Zion National Park.
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Establishing the Town as a destination and not just a pass-through community.
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Develop a tourist information center and additional signage welcoming visitors to the Town of Virgin.
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Encourage new families to move to Virgin with affordable housing options, along with securing the sustainability of long term residents.