CTB briefed on second daily D.C. / Roanoke train
This past July, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority began running a second Amtrak service between Roanoke and D.C.’s Union Station….
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Latest report on family self-sufficiency is released
The number of families who don’t have enough income to cover the cost of living has decreased since 2011, according…
Commonwealth Transportation Board briefed on why construction estimates are increasing
Charlottesville Community Engagement is a newsletter and podcast that tries to keep up with how much it costs to build…
WillowTree acquired by Canadian firm
Charlottesville-based WillowTree started operations in 2008 and has since grown to have over a dozen studios across the world. Today,…
Albemarle County Supervisors adopt new strategic plan goals
Longtime readers and listeners know by now that this newsletter and podcast seeks to give information about various plans, be…
Medium Intensity density on General Residential land?
Should areas designated as General Residential be eligible to be considered Medium Intensity Residential if all of the units will…
City Council and Planning Commission discuss elimination of minimum lot sizes in new zoning code
Second of three articles from the September 27, 2022 City Council and Planning Commission Charlottesville City Council adopted an Affordable…
Charlottesville to spend $20K on reusable bags for those on benefits
In their final action at their meeting on October 17, 2022, Charlottesville City Council held first reading on an item…
Council holds first reading of $200K to keep Premier Circle shelter open through end of April
First, Council was asked to appropriate $565,000 from the city’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). That’s part…
City Manager Rogers predicts more difficult budget season for FY24
There are 168 days until Charlottesville City Council will vote on a budget for fiscal year 2024, which begins on…