The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) was busy in 2022, investing nearly $2 million to foster economic development and tourism activity in the City of Fredericksburg.
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Fredericksburg named one of most-festive Christmas towns
Fredericksburg has been named one of the best places in Virginia to visit during the Christmas season.
City advancing on Visitor Center project
The City of Fredericksburg is looking for qualified and experienced architectural firms to provide design and construction drawings for a new Visitor Center downtown.
Washington, Fall Hill, Maury to be converted Thursday
On Thursday, November 10th, the one-way sections of Washington Avenue, Fall Hill Avenue and Maury Street, north of the canal and adjacent to the old hospital, will be converted to two-way traffic flow.
City of FXBG maintains solid bond ratings
The City intends to borrow roughly $75 million to fund a new middle school, storm water and sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades, and to advance work on a new fire station.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) seeking input
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) is creating its inaugural Transit Strategic Plan to improve transit services. The public is asked to join the process to ensure that transit best serves the needs of riders, businesses, and all those who live, work, and “do life” in the Fredericksburg region.
2021 Economic Impact of Fredericksburg Tourism
The 2021 economic impact of Fredericksburg Tourism was $131.5 million.
City Council approves Expo Center agreement
A major renovation to the Fredericksburg Expo Center is one step closer thanks to unanimous action by Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday evening.
New public-art sculptures installed in FXBG
Three new public-art sculptures are up in Fredericksburg as part of the City’s Public Sculpture Project.
New Visitor Guides are out!
A truckload of newly designed Fredericksburg Visitor Guides arrived at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center this week.
Two-way traffic coming to Fall Hill Ave., Washington Ave. and Maury St.
Plans for a major change to the traffic pattern on the one-way streets near James Monroe High School are nearing completion, with the construction project expected to be completed this fall.
City Council approves sale of Visitor Center building
Fredericksburg City Council on Tuesday approved the sale of the Visitor Center property, which will lead to the City opening a dynamic new Visitor Center at 601 Caroline Street (Executive Plaza).