You’ve seen the construction and development just north of Charlottesville along U.S. Route 29, and may have wondered to yourself “is this just the tip of the iceberg?”
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The growth you’ve seen is just a prelude for things to come. Albemarle County currently has the highest rate of job growth, and consequently, the lowest rate of unemployment in Virginia. This could mean big things for our area especially sprawl.
Interesting albeit short article at WCAV (no longer available). We will be watching this development for years to come.
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