NDS approves “Major Development Plan” for Westhaven
This is a key step toward eventual construction of the two-phase project
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Second development plan for Westhaven increases number of units to 266
The plan is by-right which means Council will play a limited role in the project’s approval
CRHA asks City Council for direct funding each year to support public housing maintenance, resident services
The ask was made at the August 6, 2025 joint meeting of the two bodies
Two new members appointed to Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Both have connections to the Karsh Institute of Democracy at the University of Virginia
Council indicates support to form two entities for CRHA projects
The two Limited Liability Companies are needed to help the flow of Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will help finance the project.
Judge Worrell denies Charlottesville’s motion to reconsider recent ruling
The next step is to schedule the next hearing
CRHA adopts five-year capital plan amidst federal funding uncertainty
The plan gives only a partial picture of the true extent of the CRHA’s operations
City Council enters into new agreement with CRHA for Sixth Street redevelopment
Councilors waived a second reading, a practice becoming more common
CRHA seeking ways to collect over $232,000 in unpaid rent
Coverage of the November 25, 2024 meeting of the Charlottesville Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting
Charlottesville Redevelopment Housing Authority to set fair market rents, approve construction contract for first phase of new HQ
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers