Business View City & Municipal | August 2022

94 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 a property, where they will build a $47 million police precinct. Something long overdue given that he current police precinct is “somewhat aged,” infrastructure wise. When it comes to quality of life, Lynchburg already has an abundance of recreational opportunities. But the city wants to step it up a notch and make things even more desirable for residents and tourists alike. Using its $33 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, the city has put together a plan for the year 2030 that will include investing more money into its trails, as well enhancing the city’s downtown to bring even more attention to the area. “We have commissioned a 3500-seat venue to create a resource here in the downtown that would create another amenity for folks and to encourage them to come, not only into the city, but also stay as a plus one, plus two after the concert or some other event,” Benda explains. W W W . Y E S L Y N C H B U R G R E G I O N . O R G