May 27, 2022

Infrastructure updates
Mobility

City transportation planners present ideas on Fifth Street

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago11 mins

Skepticism of bus lanes, support for roundabout, more data needed on road diet details On Tuesday, Charlottesville’s elected officials met with the appointed Charlottesville Planning Commission to give feedback on a set of proposals to slow down traffic on Fifth Street Extended. Several groups have called upon to Council to take action to increase safety…

Climate Action

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for federal study of greenhouse gas emissions

Sean Tubbs1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

In a one-sentence order issued last night, the United States Supreme Court has cleared the way for the federal government to study the “social cost” of greenhouse gas emissions. “It is essential that agencies capture the full costs of greenhouse gas emissions as accurately as possible, including by taking global damages into account,” reads Section…

Building height at 0 East High Street to go before Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals

Nelson Supervisors to meet with Planning Commission for next steps on Comprehensive Plan

Albemarle PC to hold work session on stream protection overlay; public hearing for Montclair development in Crozet

Buildings and Grounds Committee review designs for biotech institute, energy plant, and garage at Fontaine Research Park

United Way and Minority Business Alliance announces $40,000 in grant awards

Campaign finance reports for Supervisor races in Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson

City transportation planners present ideas on Fifth Street

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for federal study of greenhouse gas emissions