Charlottesville BAR approval needed for higher density project on Valley Road
Most projects built under Charlottesville’s Development Code solely go through staff but some require the Board of Architectural Review to weigh in
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Developers of East Rio Road project continue to rework project
Albemarle County staff said two submissions so far were above the density recommended in the Comprehensive Plan
Demolition permit pending for 1040 St. Clair Avenue
Six units will be built by-right under the Residential A zoning
MPO staff: Cost estimates increases for three out of four Smart Scale projects
The estimate to convert I-64’s Exit 120 to a diverging diamond decreased by roughly $5 million
Charlottesville continues to prepare to move people from Rivanna River encampment while some residents call for a halt
Coverage of City Council’s August 17, 2026 meeting
Council allocates $3 million more to Salvation Army’s Center for Hope
The city’s full contribution would bring the total to $21.3 million
915 East High Street project goes back to Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review
The BAR meets on the evening of August 18 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers
Charlottesville accepting applications for housing assistance grants
Applications are being taken through September 1 for grants between $1,000 and $2,500
More people using Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling center
Tonnage is up 23 percent between June 2025 and June 2026
Sanders: 2000 Holiday Drive is just part of the city’s response to homelessness
The third in a series of stories this week on efforts to provide a place for people to stay overnight after encampments are cleared