Practical plans. Stronger rural communities.

A planning retreat facilitated by Small Town Rural for a Virginia nonprofit to clarify its mission, vision, and goals.

Built for small communities

Small Town Rural Consulting helps small counties, towns, cities, and community organizations turn local priorities into practical plans and clear next steps. We serve communities throughout the Southeast, with a focus on populations under 10,000.

Founder Landdis A. Hollifield brings experience working in rural places where budgets and staff capacity are limited. She works alongside local leaders and stakeholders to build plans that fit the community, use existing resources, and support action.

From capital improvements to placemaking, our approach is straightforward: listen, identify priorities, and create a realistic path forward.

Our Services

Strategic Planning

Turn community priorities into a practical roadmap with clear goals, action steps, partner responsibilities, and measures of progress.

Capital Improvement Plans

Prioritize facilities, equipment, and infrastructure needs with a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that connects projects, timelines, and funding options to your budget.

Downtown Revitalization & Placemaking

Create a phased plan for a more welcoming, active downtown. Connect public spaces, local assets, and community priorities with improvements that fit your budget.

Funding Strategies

Connect your priorities to potential funding sources. Plan grant timelines, application steps, and matching funds so your community can prepare for opportunities.

Marketing Plans

Tell your community’s story with a focused marketing plan built around local assets, visitor trends, your audience, and the resources you have available.

Community Engagement

Bring residents, local leaders, and partners together through facilitated conversations and planning sessions that clarify shared priorities and next steps.

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