A New Bill Passed In Virginia’s General Assembly, Gives Bristol The Authority To Take Control Of Blighted Properties Like The Former Virginia Intermont College In Bristol. The Legislation Allows The City To Petition A Court To Seize Vacant Buildings And Work With Developers To Renovate Them. This Move Follows Years Of Unsuccessful Attempts To Pressure The Property’s Current Owner. The Bill Passed With Strong Support In Both The House And Senate, Aiming To Address Property Blight And Help Revitalize Neglected Spaces.
