Radford, VA – The city of Radford released a new logo after conducting a study to determine what people think about the city.
Some of the major themes were the study were rivers, parks, natural beauty, the people, education, and innovation. From there, multiple deigns were considered, but ultimately, Radford resident, Michelle Stoddard designed the new logo with the goal being to showcase the characteristics that define the city as well as the direction the city is heading. The insignia depicts Ingles Mountain and waves of the New River above “Radford” in horizontal font with “VA” positioned vertically. The idea behind the logo is that there will be uniform look for the city while allowing the different departments to maintain some of their identity.
“Everything looks a little fresher, looks a little brighter, feels a little fresher, and that’s the way that we continue to move forward, so the residents feel like this is a contemporary place, but it feels like home.” – Mayor David Horton
The city is planning on distributing bumper stickers later this month. The logo will be visible, first on welcoming signs as drivers enter the city and eventually on government vehicles and buildings such as the recreation center and library.
Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
