At their meeting on February 16, Council was briefed on a plan to remedy the city’s noncompliance with a mandate … More
Category: Land Use – Charlottesville
Thomas Jefferson Planning District region grew by 10.5% in last decade
The Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia has released its annual population estimates for localities across the Commonwealth. … More
Regional body says goodbye to outgoing director on his way to Charlottesville
(This story was originally published in the February 8, 2021 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement) On Monday, February 15, Chip … More
Charlottesville’s draft capital budget includes $50 million for middle school reconfiguration
The Charlottesville City Council will be presented with a $160 million five-year capital improvement program (CIP) that anticipates spending $50 million … More
Area Smart Scale projects recommended for funding in fourth round
A data-driven application process has recommended funding for several major projects in the area, including $24.6 million for improvements at the … More
Charlottesville Planning Commission gets year-end update on consultant-led initiative
This January will mark four years since the Charlottesville Planning Commission began its review of the Comprehensive Plan. The process was … More
Jackson P. Burley High School now listed on National Register of Historic Places
(this story was originally posted in the December 1, 2020 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement) The high school established by … More
Council wants more info before giving direction on capital spending
Charlottesville’s appointed officials sought fiscal clarity from Charlottesville’s elected officials during a budget work session on November 12 that sought to … More
Design panel shows tentative support for mural for Starbucks on West Main
The Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review has indicated at a preliminary review that it would support a mural on the side … More
Council briefed on ways to slow down Fifth Street Extended
Charlottesville City Council spent about an hour last night discussing ways to address speeding concerns on 5th Street Extended, a … More
