Blue Ridge Rising Summit Agenda

Two-state Summit

UNIFYING THE GATEWAY COMMUNITIES ALONG THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

BLUE RIDGE RISING

Welcome!

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit!

I’m thrilled to have leaders, stakeholders, and residents from the expansive 29-county Blue Ridge Parkway corridor convening together for the culminating event of the unprecedented regional action planning effort, Blue Ridge Rising.

The goals of Blue Ridge Rising are to strengthen cross-jurisdictional relationships, foster economic development within the region’s gateway communities, and establish a unified regional voice.

During the Summit, you’ll find inspiration from two keynote speakers; review the top strategies in the emerging Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan; and connect with people from all across the Blue Ridge Rising area to foster regional unity and growth.

I encourage you to make your voice heard, ask questions, create connections, and provide feedback as we collectively work to unify the Blue Ridge Rising region.

- Carolyn Ward, PhD, CEO Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

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Contents 04 - AGENDA 06 - KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 07 - REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS Scan the QR code for additional information about Blue Ridge Rising or visit our website at: BlueRidgeRising.com

08 - MARKETING INITIATIVES 09 - EDUCATION INITIATIVES 12 - ADVOCACY INITIATIVES PROTECTION 13 - RESOURCE INITIATIVES EXPERIENCE 14 - VISITOR INITIATIVES

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15 - CAPACITY INITIATIVES 16 - RESILIENCE RANKING

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Summit Agenda Tuesday December 5

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - REGISTRATION Pick up your name tag and Summit swag on the ground floor of Meadowbrook Inn, right next to the Four Seasons Ballroom, our primary venue for the Summit.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - DINNER WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER DAN CHAPMAN Opening dinner and keynote address by Dan Chapman, author of “A Road Running Southward, Following John Muir’s Journey through an Endangered Land.” Chapman will highlight the challenges and possible solutions to protecting our region’s natural bounty. See Keynote Speakers section for more details.

Wednesday December 6

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - REGISTRATION Pick up your name tag and Summit swag on the ground floor of Meadowbrook Inn, right next to the Four Seasons Ballroom, our primary venue for the Summit.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - OPENING SESSION WITH ERIC EIKENBERG, CEO, THE

EVERGLADES FOUNDATION

Words of welcome from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation CEO Carolyn Ward and Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Tracy Swartout; keynote presentation by Eric Eikenberg, CEO, The Everglades Foundation, who will share highlights and lessons learned from taking a regional approach to saving Florida’s Everglades.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - MORNING BREAK 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM - BLUE RIDGE RISING PAST AND PRESENT Enjoy a very quick review of Blue Ridge Rising’s forward progress in 2023, followed by a short preview of the day ahead and how to make the most of it.

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM - MARKETING THE BLUE RIDGE RISING REGION Learn about the particular ways that Blue Ridge Rising will enhance marketing of the region, including curated travel itineraries, a Blue Ridge community “passport,” and special events.

Several brief case studies will demonstrate what’s possible with marketing.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - EDUCATION: CONSERVATION CORPS AND

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Learn from our panelists how Blue Ridge Rising will advance education in the region, including service corps and relevant college courses of study, such as hospitality and natural resources.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - LUNCH

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Wednesday December 6

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - A UNITED VOICE FOR THE BLUE RIDGE REGION:

ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY

Enjoy a panel discussion highlighting how Blue Ridge Rising will unite and use the collective voice of the region to address public funding, policies, rules, regulations, and more.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM - RESOURCE PROTECTION: DAY AND NIGHT Find out what Blue Ridge Rising has planned to protect the natural resources that attract visitors, provide local drinking water, and more. Particular topics will include land conservation, viewshed protection, and night skies. One or more case studies will highlight what is possible in resource protection.

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM - OUR PEOPLE, OUR LAND, OUR FUTURE Consulting firm Destination by Design will highlight some of the more interesting data points that set the 29-county Blue Ridge Rising region apart, including demographic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. They will also share the results of an innovative resilience analysis of every county in the region.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - AFTERNOON BREAK 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - ENHANCING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE Find out how Blue Ridge Rising will improve the visitor experience in the region, with a special emphasis on (1) trails and greenways, and (2) ways to encourage safe bicycling on the Parkway and connecting roads.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY SUPERINTENDENT TRACY

SWARTOUT

Parkway Superintendent Tracy Swartout will speak on several issues related to Blue Ridge Rising, including plans to enhance Parkway-community communications, resource protection, and more.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - NEXT STEPS Several community stakeholders will offer their perspectives on Blue Ridge Rising, and then we’ll review everything else happening with Blue Ridge Rising now and in the near future.

We’ll also take a few minutes for everyone to reflect on what next steps each attendee can take after the Summit, as we continue to work together to unify and grow the Blue Ridge region.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - BREAK 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - HAPPY HOUR An optional but great opportunity to treat yourself to a tasty beverage in a relaxed atmosphere before the final dinner event begins at 6:00 p.m.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - BLUE RIDGE SAMPLER AND SOCIAL Network with other community leaders, discuss the big ideas of the day, and enjoy a wide variety of foods and beverages that highlight and celebrate some of the best of our region.

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Keynote Speakers ERIC EIKENBERG

CEO, THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION

Eric Eikenberg is a seasoned political strategist and environmental policy expert who has served since 2012 as CEO of The Everglades Foundation, one of America’s most prestigious environmental non-profits, with a singular focus on restoring and protecting America’s Everglades.

Eikenberg previously served as chief of staff to former Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former U.S. Representative E. Clay Shaw, Jr., who authored the landmark Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

A prolific columnist widely quoted by media outlets including National Public Radio, CNN, The Associated Press, Politico, and The Miami Herald, Eikenberg this year is honored for the second time as one of the “Florida Power 100” by City & State Florida. He also has been named one of Florida’s most influential business leaders by Florida Trend, one of the Most Influential People in Florida Politics by Influence Magazine and received South Florida Business & Wealth magazine’s APOGEE Award.

He was chosen to serve on a panel of 50 Influential Floridians in 2019

by The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, and The Bradenton Herald, and in 2022, received the Guy Harvey Conservation Icon Award from the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.

A graduate of The American University, Eric, his wife, and four children reside in Palmetto Bay, Florida.

DAN CHAPMAN AUTHOR

Dan Chapman is the author of A Road Running Southward: Following John Muir’s Journey through an Endangered Land which devotes two chapters to the western Carolina mountains. Chapman, who lived in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, and has backpacked across North Carolina, Virginia, and much of the Appalachians, brings a journalist’s perspective to the myriad challenges faced by the Blue Ridge region. He also trains a conservationist’s eye on what might be done, collaboratively, to ensure a healthy and prosperous future for all of southern Appalachia.

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REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS

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CONNECT VISITORS WITH NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES Marketing

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WAYFINDING. Work with NPS and state DOTs to develop and implement wayfinding solutions on the Blue Ridge Parkway and at key intersections to lead tourists to local communities and related amenities (e.g., consistent/uniform signage at Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks with information about Blue Ridge Parkway communities in each viewshed, and informational and directional signage or kiosks at Blue Ridge Parkway intersections and/or visitor centers).

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TRAVEL ITINERARIES. Create and promote curated travel itineraries and themed trails that showcase the gateway communities (e.g., music, art, dark skies, agritourism, literary trails, gravel cycling).

WEBSITE/APP. Create, regularly update, and promote a website or app that provides easy access to community info, events, local businesses, intentional detour options, and mapped itineraries.

COORDINATE EVENTS. Coordinate events (e.g., art, music, and outdoor recreation events) between the gateway communities to reduce headto-head competition and to increase co-marketing and extended stays.

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SIGNAGE. Install signage within the gateway communities directing visitors and residents to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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WIFI/5G COVERAGE. Assess the feasibility of creating AM radio stations, wifi hotspots, and/or 5G coverage along the Blue Ridge Parkway to help deliver content to travelers; pursue preferred option(s) as appropriate.

PASSPORT PROGRAM. Develop a Passport program or Blue Ridge Parkway (Blue Ridge Parkway) “bucket list” that encourages visitors to explore and return to gateway communities.

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GEOREFERENCED MAPS. Support the development of interactive georeferenced pdf maps for trails in the Blue Ridge Rising region.

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REGIONAL BRAND. Create a unique regional brand for “designated” Blue Ridge Parkway Communities.

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MARKETING STRATEGIES. Develop marketing strategies to attract both more diverse and more specific types of Blue Ridge Parkway visitors (people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ, America 250 tourists, business planning and team building retreats (esp. as a way to fill weekday vacancies).

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AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. Work with National Park Service (NPS), partners, and volunteers to create an Ambassador program to staff/ volunteer Blue Ridge Parkway visitor centers and facilities to promote gateway community visitation.

TOURISM COORDINATION. Coordinate a quarterly call for Destination Marketing Organization/Tourism Directors for all Blue Ridge Parkway communities.

BROCHURES. Generate brochures or rack cards that promote specific gateway communities, and make them available at locations on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

AUDIO CONTENT. Produce audio content showcasing the gateway communities (e.g., a podcast, AM radio intersection messaging, and/or audio tours).

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Education

ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB TRAINING TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS AND VISITORS Education

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YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS. Support youth conservation corps opportunities to address Blue Ridge Parkway corridor needs and provide job skills to younger workers.

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ARTISANS AND MUSICIANS. Promote local artisans and musicians from the gateway communities at Blue Ridge Parkway events and other locations on and near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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STORYTELLING. Encourage avenues to support storytelling about the region (e.g., Appalachian heritage, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Blue Ridge mountain music).

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. Encourage universities, community colleges, and K-12 systems within the gateway communities to develop and expand hospitality management and natural resource conservation programs, courses, and curricula.

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PARKWAY AS A CLASSROOM. Create curriculum-based lesson plans and activities to establish the Blue Ridge Parkway as an outdoor classroom for K-12 students.

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UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. Support new and existing outdoor and cultural events in gateway communities targeting underserved populations.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. Partner with K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities to expand Blue Ridge Parkway-related educational programming and activities.

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS. Increase awareness within the gateway communities (especially front-line service workers) of the Blue Ridge Parkway and other nearby tourism resources.

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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY DAY. Proclaim Blue Ridge Parkway Day in each community to increase local resident awareness and appreciation of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Advocacy

ADVOCATE FOR RESOURCES, POLICIES, AND SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY CORRIDOR Advocacy

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FUNDING FOR PARKWAY ASSETS. Advocate for increased funding and resources for Blue Ridge Parkway staffing, maintenance, trails, and capital improvements.

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FACILITATE COMMUNICATION. Facilitate improved communication and collaboration between gateway communities and key federal and state agencies (e.g., National Park Service, US Forest Service, State Offices of Outdoor Recreation).

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UNIFIED REGIONAL VOICE. Organize Blue Ridge Parkway corridor communities to speak with a united voice regarding federal, state, and local funding, laws, and policies related to resource protection, economic development, and related matters in the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor.

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WINTER USE. Encourage management practices to allow for increased winter use of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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ACTION PLAN FUNDING. Advocate for increased funding and resources for gateway community projects and programs that advance the Blue Ridge Rising action plan.

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VEHICULAR CLOSURE. Endorse periodic or annual Blue Ridge Parkway vehicular closure events to enable bicycle- and/or pedestrian-only events and activities.

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SPECIAL EVENTS. Advocate for a streamlined process to permit special events that utilize the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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TRAFFIC FLOWS. Support efforts to improve understanding of traffic flows at key Blue Ridge Parkway access points.

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Resource Protection PROTECT THE NATURAL ASSETS IN THE BLUE RIDGE RISING REGION Resource Protection

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LAND PROTECTION. Partner with land trusts and public agencies to protect and manage natural resources, viewsheds, and other natural assets that enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Ridge Parkway experience.

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DARK SKIES. Identify, support, and expand Dark Sky designations across the region to support both wildlife resources and night-sky tourism.

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INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL. Support exotic/invasive species removal within the Blue Ridge Rising region.

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REDUCE NATURAL HAZARD RISKS. Support efforts to reduce risks related to wildfire, landslides, and climate change within the Blue Ridge Rising region.

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WATER QUALITY. Partner with government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve water quality and river/stream health.

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RESEARCH. Advance relevant research through partnerships with universities, community colleges, and K-12 systems.

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Visitor Experience ENHANCE RECREATION AND TOURISM RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE

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TRAILS/GREENWAYS. Support development of new and existing trails/greenways to connect gateway communities to the Blue Ridge Parkway corridor, adjoining public lands, and each other.

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PARKWAY MAINTENANCE. Support maintenance and improvement of Blue Ridge Parkway visitor facilities (e.g., visitor centers, signage, restrooms, campgrounds, and overlooks).

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PARKWAY TRAIL CONNECTIONS. Work with National Park Service/Blue Ridge Parkway to facilitate community trail connections with/through/ across the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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BICYCLE SAFETY. Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along the Blue Ridge Parkway and major corridors connecting to gateway communities.

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GRANTS. Provide or advocate for grants to support outdoor recreation infrastructure projects located in the gateway communities.

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BICYCLE ACCESS. Improve bicycle access to and between the Blue Ridge Parkway and nearby gravel roads and trails (e.g., US Forest Service roads and trails).

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VOLUNTEER SUPPORT. Support volunteer efforts to maintain and improve trails and related recreation outdoor recreation opportunities.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION PARTICIPATION. Encourage residents and visitors in the gateway communities to participate in outdoor recreation opportunities.

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ACCESSIBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE. Develop, improve, and promote ADA infrastructure, facilities, trails, and services along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the gateway communities.

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EV CHARGING NETWORK. Develop and promote an electric vehicle (EV) charging station network in the Blue Ridge Rising region to serve Blue Ridge Parkway travelers.

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TRASH CLEAN-UP. Boost community volunteer programs for trash clean-up along the Parkway and the roads that connect to the gateway communities.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Support development and promotion of group and public transportation options to, from, and between the gateway communities and the Blue Ridge Parkway (e.g., shuttles, group driving tours, train service).

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MULTILINGUAL WAYFINDING. Incorporate multi-lingual wayfinding signage, interpretive materials, and related information along the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the gateway communities.

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REGIONAL WELCOME CENTER. Support development of a regional welcome center at Milepost 0.

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Capacity

BUILD REGIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT THE BLUE RIDGE RISING ACTION PLAN Capacity

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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION STAFF POSITION. Fund and hire a Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation) staff position to serve as a liaison between Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, National Park Service and the gateway communities.

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FUNDING FOR ACTION PLAN. Seek funding from many sources to implement action plan and to fill any critical gaps (e.g., data and research to guide decisions and implementation, staffing).

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GATEWAY COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION. Seek to include representatives of all gateway communities on Blue Ridge ParkwayF board, advisory council, or related committees.

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BLUE RIDGE RISING SUMMIT. Host and facilitate an annual Blue Ridge Rising conference to build relationships and share best practices.

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ENTREPRENEUR FUNDING. Connect innovative entrepreneurs within gateway communities to funding sources that encourage business development to fill existing gaps.

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INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT. Engage with organizations that provide support, education, and accessibility for underserved populations.

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NON-PROFIT CAPACITY. Develop local non-profit capacity through grants, in-kind office space/infrastructure, and related activities.

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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE. Provide scholarships for gateway communities leaders to attend key trainings and conferences (e.g., Blue Ridge Rising conference, Outdoor Economy Conference).

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Resilience Ranking BACKGROUND & PURPOSE Resilience can be defined as the capacity to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties, such as the movement of younger adults out of a community, economic recession, or major storms and flooding.

A major goal of the Blue Ridge Rising initiative is to assess and foster regional resilience in the face of a changing economy and environment.

Significant research has been done to assess community risk and resilience by considering a wide variety of variables and data.

The draft Blue Ridge Rising Resilience Index is built upon resilience research developed by these seven key organizations: 1.

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Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) University of South Carolina (USC) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri)

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This resilience index, in conjunction with other data collected during the planning process, will encourage data-driven, equitable prioritization of economic development strategies across the Blue Ridge Rising region.

METHODOLOGY 1. VARIABLE STANDARDIZATION Variables are standardized (using Esri’s ArcGIS Pro Standardization Tool) by assigning a value of 0-1.

2. RESILIENCE VALUE CALCULATION The resilience value is the sum of all standardized values. Values corresponding to variables negatively impacting resilience are subtracted from the composite score, while values positively impacting resilience are added.

The draft Blue Ridge Rising Resilience Index includes 25 unique variables related to social, economic, and environmental factors to better understand vulnerability within the Blue Ridge Rising region.

Selected Resilience Variables Industry Diversity Percent In-commuting Migration Ratio Diversity Population Percent Young Adult (25-44) College Degree Percent Employed Per Capita Income Prime Age Employment Socioeconomic Broadband Access Percent Employed in Healthcare Households Below the Poverty Level Housing Cost Burdened Households Without a Vehicle Households With a Disability No Health Insurance Mobile 4G Coverage Have a Working Cell Phone Tree Cover Risk of Flooding Wildfire Risk Environmental Impervious Surface Average Development Risk Landslide Risk

The table to the right outlines the resilience factors identified by the seven organizations.

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3. FINAL RESILIENCE RANKING The resilience values are ranked for all 37 jurisdictions within the Blue Ridge Rising region (29 counties and 8 Virginia cities).

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Reference Data Sources* CDC CTNC USC

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Buncombe Botetourt Bedford Henderson

Staunton Waynesboro

Caldwell

Rockbridge Yancey Lexington

Swain

Bedford

Alleghany

Carroll

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Roanoke City Salem

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Lynchburg

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Jackson

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Lynchburg

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Haywood

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Lynchburg

Galax Grayson

WILKES, NC

YANCEY, NC

Amherst

CARROLL, VA

BURKE, NC

Nelson

GALAX, VA

Waynesboro

ALLEGHANY, NC

Botetourt

PATRICK, VA

AVERY, NC

Buena Vista

HAYWOOD, NC

SURRY, NC

CALDWELL, NC

Rockbridge Lexington

Staunton

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Roanoke City Salem

Augusta

Roanoke County

Patrick

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LEXINGTON, VA

FLOYD, VA

AUGUSTA, VA

FRANKLIN, VA

AMHERST, VA

JACKSON, NC

WATAUGA, NC

NELSON, VA

ROCKBRIDGE, VA

TRANSYLVANIA, NC

Franklin

ROANOKE CITY, VA

LYNCHBURG, VA

STAUNTON, VA

Lynchburg

WAYNESBORO, VA

BEDFORD, VA

Amherst

BUENA VISTA CITY, VA

Floyd

Nelson

HENDERSON, NC

Bedford

BOTETOURT, VA

Botetourt

Waynesboro

SALEM, VA

Buena Vista

ROANOKE, VA

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Roanoke City Salem

Staunton

Augusta

BUNCOMBE, NC

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