Albemarle Planning Commission recommends denial of a “public garage” in Keene
Members of the Planning Commission continued to be concerned about the scale of the proposal, echoing many of the same arguments made after a March 2024 public hearing.
November 2024
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City briefly installs signs on West Main Street memorializing Drewary Brown and other “bridge builders”
While the signs were removed, the 37 plaques honoring various civil rights figures have been moved to a more visible location.
Youngkin announces workforce housing initiatives
This order seeks to encourage the production of more housing units that can be priced for “workforce housing” which is considered between 80 percent and 120 percent of the area median income.
UVA disease expert says bird flu is currently at low risk for widespread human exposure
The comments from Dr. Patrick Jackson came during a briefing on November 22, 2024
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority director briefs officials on challenges including dwindling amount of landfill space
There are just over 20 years left of capacity at landfills in Virginia which means the cost to dispose of items will likely increase.
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce marks the passing of a long-time leader
Tim Hulbert served in the position for seventeen years from 2001 to 2018.
Albemarle Supervisors briefed on potential revenue gap in five-year financial work session
The two-hour discussion gave elected officials the chance to understand some of the economic fundamentals facing Albemarle
Charlottesville using ranked-choice voting to select name for holiday tree
The contest gives the public a chance to see how ranked choice voting works before the method is used to selected candidates in the primaries this next June.
National think-tank ranks Virginia high in survey of transportation transparency
The report from the Brooking Institute has several recommendations on how states can provide more transparency in how transportation projects are selected and delivered.
UVA Foundation seeks firms to build 600 units of mixed-income housing at North Fork
The project will be part of UVA’s efforts to build affordable housing but will also include market rate units.