Charlottesville as a theme park

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3. […] Streetcar! By Jim Duncan The discussion generated by this excellent story is quite worthwhile. Read the whole thing. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if the street car does not tie into transit outside the City limits (do borders really matter so much?), and is not a part of a comprehensive plan, it will be a neat tourist attraction, with its own place on the tourist’s guide to Cville. […]

4. […] Charlottesville is a Distinctive Destination By Jim Duncan The accolades continue … as does the Cville theme park meme, thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation: With a captivating blend of colorful history, distinctive architecture and Southern hospitality, Charlottesville, Va., is a destination unlike any other. In the shadow of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains in Albemarle County, Charlottesville still reflects the revolutionary ideals of the founding fathers who once called this place home. Here visitors can walk in the footsteps of Jefferson at his beloved University of Virginia and at Monticello, the home he designed and redesigned, built and rebuilt over the course of four decades. … “When you combine the spectacular natural beauty of the region with Charlottesville’s architectural and cultural heritage, it’s easy to see why this is such an ideal destination, said Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “Jefferson loved his home here more than any place on earth, and two centuries later, visitors are just as captivated by Charlottesville’s charms.” […]

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6. […] Some of the Downtown Condos are selling, some are being re-designed and relaunched and some condos like The Gleason are nearing completion. It’s always amazing to read stories about Charlottesville sound like a theme park. […]