Regional group briefed on “missing middle” housing
Changes to land use rules are being made across the region to allow for additional density to create what planners…
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December 2021 property transactions: Pavilion at North Grounds sells for $113 million; New owner of the Marriott Residence Inn on West Main
For each of the past 12 months, I’ve kept a regular record of property transactions in Charlottesville and I’ve posted…
Scottsville Town Council defers on density requests
“Technically we could vote on this right now but with all that information that came out of this weekend’s meeting I feel like Town Council needs to have a special session to discuss all that information before they take a vote,” said Mayor Ron Smith.
Council approves MACAA rezoning for Piedmont Housing Alliance and Habitat for Humanity
Charlottesville City Council has given final approval to two separate rezoning requests for new housing projects on Park Street in…
Request for 2022 General Assembly election still alive in federal court
A new motion was filed this week in the federal lawsuit seeking the Virginia Board of Elections to hold a…
Albemarle EDA briefed on 2022 plans, Lewis and Clark Loan
There will be no change in leadership on Albemarle’s Economic Development Authority. Donald Long will remain the chair, George Ray…
Albemarle Supervisors name new Reeves as police chief
Last week, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors has promoted Sean Reeves to be the next police chief in the county….
Council picks former D.C. administrator to run the city
A former city administrator from Washington D.C. will serve as Charlottesville’s latest interim city manager. “I look forward to coming…
Albemarle Supervisors briefed on future transportation projects
There’s a deadline this year for localities and regional bodies to submit projects to the Virginia Department of Transportation for…
Piedmont Housing Alliance breaks ground for Friendship Court redevelopment
After years of planning, the Piedmont Housing Alliance has broken ground on the multi-phase redevelopment of Friendship Court. Phase One…