Belle Valley Revitalization Plan

Belle Valley, Ohio

WHY

Belle Valley is a village located directly on the alignment of I-77 and has a rich industrial history. Main Street is situated in the valley of West Fork Duck Creek and the village's housing and other buildings are built on the surrounding hillsides.

The community has an existing historic church that was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The church has not been occupied for several decades and requires significant improvements. The Village desires to renovate the space for use as a community center and event space.

HOW

Building on the brand identity developed for neighboring Caldwell, Ohio, Designing Local worked with Village leadership to create a brand identity for Belle Valley that highlights the church as a community icon. This provided the starting point for various signage and placemaking features that will be implemented throughout the community.

WHAT

A key recommendation of the plan is a major streetscape improvement project that will add decorative lighting, site furnishings, and sidewalks. This project will also improve ADA Accessibility, traffic management, and stormwater drainage.