Council recognizes Farmers Market Week through August 10
Charlottesville City Council’s proclamation honors Market Central for their work to expand the number of farmers markets in the community
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CAAR report: Fewer sales, higher prices, and more homes on the market
The trend of higher prices across the region continued in April, May and June.
Public engagement to happen before Albemarle staff release AC44 draft
Albemarle County staff decided to restructure the Comprehensive Plan at the end of phase two and both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors got briefings in July. There’s a podcast for both in this post.
Albemarle Planning Commission recommends rezoning for 165 units at 1193 Seminole Trail
Members of the Albemarle County Planning Commission wanted to see more density at this project, but the applicant explained why they came back with a project smaller than the one they saw in October 2022.
Albemarle EDA supports request for higher federal pay
Albemarle officials are hoping that higher pay might convince more people from Northern Virginia to decide to relocate to Rivanna Station for defense and intelligence sector jobs.
Charlottesville launches climate action dashboard during annual report
City staff delivered the first annual report on what is being done to address climate change. The story has links to the report as well as an audio version.
Work group presents by-laws for potential Regional Transit Authority
A Regional Transit Authority could help increase funds for public transportation in the community, but its creation will continue to be a slow process.
Sanders provides update on his work plan as City Manager
Sanders has been on the job for a nearly a year and went through some of the achievements made during his administration and his attempt to keep city government boring
Two “shots fired” incidents after Chief Kochis presents data showing crime rate is down
Police Chief Michael Kochis gave his presentation to Council at the invitation of City Manager Sam Sanders. There’s a link to the presentation in the story.
Two major projects in Charlottesville cross major milestones
The topping off ceremony for the expansion of Buford Middle School and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Belmont Bridge took place within two days of each other.