Albemarle PC reviews tool to measure policy effects on equity, climate action

The development of a new Comprehensive Plan for Albemarle County puts equity and climate action as major drivers of government policy. At their meeting on May 23, the Planning Commission reviewed a new mechanism that will be used to help guide decisions. “Understanding the purpose of equity and climate action ties back to our county…

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Charlottesville denies preliminary site plan for Azalea project

The Charlottesville department responsible for approving land use applications has denied a final site plan for a new development in the Fry’s Spring neighborhood.  “City Staff have made a good faith effort to identify all deficiencies within this submission,” writes Matt Alfele, a planner with the Department of Neighborhood Development Services. “However, in the event…

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Albemarle to purchase 462 acres of land on U.S. 29 to enable possible expansion of Rivanna Station 

The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is planning to purchase hundreds of acres of land on U.S. 29 North from developer Wendell Wood to help preserve the continued existence of a key military base in northern Albemarle County.  “Albemarle County will assume an agreement to purchase approximately 462 acres in the Rivanna Magisterial District for about…

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