Solid waste authority may take more “clean fill” construction debris
Where do buildings go when they are demolished? In some cases, removed concrete ends up being buried underground. In recent…
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Petroleum has leaked into Moores Creek tributary
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a petroleum seep that is affecting an unnamed tributary of Moores Creek,…
“Bonus bucks” project launched in Albemarle
Albemarle County is offering a one-time bonus to property owners to take on tenants whose rent will be subsidized through…
Goldman lawsuit prompting Albemarle to consider expedited redistricting schedule
The redistricting process in Albemarle County got underway last night with an information session on how it will work out….
City seeking affordable housing proposals
Since 2007, Charlottesville has had an affordable housing fund to help create and preserve affordable housing units. Today they’ve begun…
Public housing agency owed $100K in unpaid rent
At last night’s meeting of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, one Commission noted that there is a great deal…
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…
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…