The Comprehensive Plan reflects months of collaboration between the Town’s Planning Commission, dozens of town residents, and neighbors from greater Shepherdstown—all of whom care deeply about the town's future.

The 2025 Plan is a roadmap, or blueprint, for shaping the town’s future while honoring its unique identity. It balances Shepherdstown’s desire to preserve its historical character and cultural vibrancy with opportunities for thoughtful development. Additionally, the Plan presents an updated vision statement for the coming decade and beyond:

"Shepherdstown will be the cultural hub of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle while continuing to cherish our historic treasures, natural beauty, and small-town riverside charm."

View the Plan here: 2025 Shepherdstown Comprehensive Plan