Nationwide, there are few, if any, Platinum LEED, historic restoration, brownfield redevelopment, downtown public projects even though such would be among the most sustainable project a community can undertake.

The Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, population 42,000 is home to Virginia Tech. Nestled in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, this progressive community has long been known for quality of life, fiscal conservatism, and environmental stewardship.

The Blacksburg Motor Company building speaks by its very presence about what is unique to Blacksburg. In many ways, this is a project that only a local government would undertake, a local government of a community that is willing to take the actions that support community values.