General Real Estate
Might transportation reform be nigh? Heck, just visit Bacon’s Rebellion – there are at least three articles there worth reading. Related reading. The bills are here. There is never going to be either a quick or an easy fix. Take note that there are an awful lot of components that will affect home- and land-owners.
Last night, ASAP (archived: 2021) hosted a forum to discuss TDRs (Transfer of Development Rights). Before your biases get you all bound up, take the time (2 hours!) to listen to what they have to say; or at least read Charlottesville Tomorrow’s forthcoming summary. It is far better to listen to all sides of the debate first, then come to conclusions, as all sides have their own agendas and interests. Filter these agendas for the truth and, thanks to Cville Tomorrow, go straight to the horse’s mouth.
Interesting comparison between Loudoun’s and Albemarle’s proffers. Do we want housing prices to get to Loudoun’s level (no longer available)?
Speaking of transit and transportation … an argument against transit.
Update: This is a relevant and great discussion at Cvillenews.
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