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City Values
The following values were identified early in the planning
process by the citizens. These values can be used by community
leaders as criteria for determining whether or not a proposed
project will contribute to achieving the ideal future of Philippi.
A project or issue can be measured as to whether the proposal,
such as river boat gaining, will have a positive, a negative
or a neutral influence on each community value.
- Low crime rate
- Small college town atmosphere
- Historical resources
- Clean air
- The bridge
- Locally owned businesses
- Surrounding historical places
- City owned utilities
- Affordable housing
- Schools
- Residential areas
- Medical facilities
- Quiet and peaceful
- Minimal downtown traffic
- Cleanliness
- Reliable public services
- Friendliness
- Churches
- Safe for children
- Good place to raise children
Current Realities
Following the development of the vision statements, the residents
assessed their community in light of today's realities, what
is and what could be. Current realities are not to obstruct the
vision, but provide insight and understanding into the community
and its future.
Strengths of the Community:
- Quality of life
- Clean air
- Friendliness
- Low taxes
- Low crime rate
- Existing work force 0 Cleanliness m Natural setting s Pride
- Volunteer spirit
- Good local government, i.e., City Manager and Mayor
- City-owned utilities
- Alderson-Broaddus College
- Historical resources
- Civic groups s Survival spirit
- Good schools
- Churches
Challenges to the Community:
- Road access
- Unemployment / underemployment
- Downtown congestion
- Lack of a humane society
- Little league fields
- Recreational facilities, i.e., sports, fields, programs
- Not enough stores
- Lack of pride
- Lack of things for youth to do, K - 12
- Funds for school activities
- Transportation
- Poor visibility and turning radii at some intersections
- Need more volunteers
- Lack of industry
- Bridge for trucks
- Poor attitude
- Crisis in education - not immune to problems
- Lack of traffic lights
- Housing - accessible and affordable
- Lack of communication and coordination of activities
- Negative attitude toward business
- Need low income housing
- Distrust
- Gossip
- Accessibility to public buildings and facilities
- Youth leaving
- Cultural entertainment for adults
- Parking
Future Trends (Positive and Negative) Based on Present Realities:
- Older population
- "Has been" town
- Deteriorating housing
- Higher taxes
- Fewer services
- Deteriorating medical services Town will not fall apart Fewer
businesses or no businesses
- Less population
- More welfare recipients
- Lower property values
- Poorer schools
- High crime rate
- Lose historic resources and integrity
- Emergency services declining
- Public facilities and services deteriorating
- College enrollment declining
- Others will plan for you
- Less attractive to new businesses
- No leadership
- Reactive instead of pro-active
- Lose city services
- Clean air, peace, quiet, natural beauty
- Fewer churches
- People fractionalized
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