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PROJECT/INITIATIVES
KEY PARTNERS
ACTION TEAMS
ACTION STEPS
PRIORITY
TIMELINE
Year 1
Year 2-5
Year 5-10
Goal #4: Expand High Knob Trails
Trail from Josh I. Burton High School to Flag Rock
High Knob Entity, Norton
Capital Improvements
> Secure grants/partners > Contract A/E services
> Build project
High
Dark Hollow Trail Upkeep and Management
High Knob Entity, Southwest Regional Recreation Authority
Mapping & Wayfinding
> Complete a map inventory of all recreation based destinations and businesses across the region.
> Use this as a basis for determining qualified destinations to be in the regional wayfinding system.
Medium
Loop trail connecting Appalachia, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Coeburn, Duffield
High Knob Entity, Spearhead, USFS
Capital Improvements
> Organize partners > Seek grants
> Secure grants
> Contract A/E services
>Build in Segments
Low
Signage along hiking trails
High Knob Entity, Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, USFS
Assets
> Secure grants
> Contract A/E services > Construct project
High
Increase number of mountain biking trails
High Knob Entity Spearhead, Localities, USFS
Capital Improvements
> Secure grants
> Contract A/E services > Construct project
>Build in Segments
High
Goal #5: Supplement Current Initiatives
Chairlifts (gondolas) connecting towns and trailheads
High Knob Entity, Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, USFS
Capital Improvements
> Organize partners > Seek grants
> Program
> Secure grants & partners
> Contract EIS and A/E services
>Build in Segments
Low
Scenic railroad through Pound, Wise, Norton, Big Stone Gap, Appalachia
High Knob Entity, Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, Localities, USFS
Capital Improvements
> Organize partners > Program
> Secure grants & partners
> Contract EIS and A/E services
>Build in Segments
Low
PROJECT/INITIATIVES
KEY PARTNERS
ACTION TEAMS
ACTION STEPS
PRIORITY
TIMELINE
Year 1
Year 2-5
Year 5-10
Goal #1: Expand Cultural Venues
Keokee Gym Event Venue
High Knob Entity Lee County
Capital Improvements
> Program and develop project > Seek for partners
> Pursue grants
> Contract A/E Services
> Construct venue
Low
Amphitheater with stage for music and drama
High Knob Entity City of Norton
Capital Improvements
> Secure partners
> Secure grants
> Contract A/E Services
>Construct venue
>Operation
Low
Outdoor Drama Roof
High Knob Entity
Trail of Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama
Capital Improvements
> Program and develop project > Seek partners
> Pursue grants
>A/E Services
> Construct venue
Medium
Goal #2: Maintain and Preserve Historic Resources
Register downtown Appalachia in the National Historic District
Town of Appalachia
Dept. of Historic Resources (DHR)
Assets
> Program and contract consultant services
> Pursue grants
> Program interpretive signage
> Install interpretive signage
High
Register downtown Big Stone Gap in the National Historic District
Town of Big Stone Gap
Dept. of Historic Resources (DHR)
Assets
> Program and contract consultant services
> Pursue grants
> Program interpretive signage
> Install interpretive signage
Medium
HIGH KNOB REGIONAL INITIATIVE CHAPTER 10: IMPLEMENTATION 91
Principle #9: Complement and Enhance Cultural Landscape of the Region
Principle #8: Improve Connectivity between Destinations