# Planned developments in Franklin County, VA

Boardwalk found 31 planned projects in Franklin County, VA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Town of Rocky Mount Town Council agenda for Aug 10, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/franklin/

## Franklin County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 31 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Aug 10, 2026, Town of Rocky Mount Town Council |
| Sources we check | 3 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Franklin County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 7 | 23% |
| Residential | 7 | 23% |
| Development decisions | 6 | 19% |
| Commercial | 4 | 13% |
| Public and institutional | 4 | 13% |
| Mixed use | 2 | 6% |
| Industrial | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Franklin County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Main Street Infrastructure Project Grant | Rocky Mount, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 1.93-Acre Car Wash Development | Franklin County, VA | Hall of Fame Car Wash | Car washes | 1.93 acres | Approved | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Route 40 and Floyd Avenue Roundabout Intersection Improvement | Rocky Mount, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Downtown Revitalization Project Streetscape and Facade Improvements | Boones Mill, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 9, 2026 |
| $860K Downtown Revitalization Project | Boones Mill, VA | Not stated | Sidewalks | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 82.7-Acre Private Road Network for Westlake Village Business Park South | Franklin County, VA | ABoone Development | Homes and businesses | 82.7 acres | Approved | Feb 10, 2026 |
| $4.9M Manufacturing Facility Expansion | Franklin County, VA | MW Manufacturers Inc. | Manufacturing | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 5MW Solar Generation Facility on 168 Acres | Franklin County, VA | Inovateus Solar, LLC | Power plants | 168 acres | Continued | Sep 9, 2025 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Franklin County

- Rocky Mount, VA · 12 projects
- Boones Mill, VA · 5 projects

## Nearby places

- Martinsville, VA · 11 projects
- [Henry County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/henry/) · 50 projects
- [Roanoke, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/roanoke-city/) · 26 projects
- [Pittsylvania County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/pittsylvania/) · 100+ projects
- Roanoke County, VA · 8 projects
- [Salem, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/salem-city/) · 31 projects

All places in Virginia: [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/)

## Questions about Franklin County

### What's planned in Franklin County, VA?

Boardwalk found 31 planned projects in Franklin County, VA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Town of Rocky Mount Town Council agenda for Aug 10, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Franklin County projects come from public meeting records, such as Town of Rocky Mount Town Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Franklin County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Franklin County, VA", boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/franklin/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count