Two big Albemarle County news items with respect to the use of the land, and local human settlement patterns, trails and traffic. Albemarle County’s blueprint for a walkable, urban destination at the Rio Road and U.S. 29 intersection has been approved. This is going to massively change the nature of Rio and 29, and if the vision comes to fruition, I suspect many residents will 1) stay closer to Rio/29 for the things they need and/or 2) Never need to go there for anything; I'd even bet that a certain percentage of Charlottesville and Albemarle … [Read more...] about Growing Rio Road and Biscuit Run
Charlottesville Tomorrow
Charlottesville Garage, Construction, West Main, Streetscape
These are a few Charlottesville development stories on my radar that I will be referencing for the next few days and weeks in conversations with clients: Talks resume in downtown garage dispute "Neither side appears willing to relent its hold in the public-private ownership of the Water Street Parking Garage, but new high-scale developments — such as the Charlottesville Technology Center, West2nd and the Dewberry Charlottesville hotel — are likely to affect property values and parking supply downtown." Planned construction … [Read more...] about Charlottesville Garage, Construction, West Main, Streetscape
West2nd In Doubt, Albemarle Growing, Crozet Needs Infrastructure
A few stories of note this week of interest. Bolding is mine; please read the stories in their entireties. Albemarle officials discuss effects of county’s growth - Alison Wrabel at DP According to the Weldon Center Cooper for Public Service at the University of Virginia, the county’s population estimate as of July 1 is 107,697, an 8.8 percent increase since 2010. “While it’s growing, it’s actually changing,” Burton said. “It’s becoming more racially diverse than it has in years prior and decades prior. At the same time that it’s … [Read more...] about West2nd In Doubt, Albemarle Growing, Crozet Needs Infrastructure
Albemarle to Grow a Lot; Charlottesville a Little
Where should growth in the City of Charlottesville go? Besides, "over there"? Interesting juxtaposition of stories over the weekend from Charlottesville Tomorrow. (bolding mine) Demographers at the University of Virginia are forecasting a sharp increase in Albemarle’s population by the year 2045, but a smaller rise for the city of Charlottesville. “Charlottesville has had a fair amount of growth and I think it can continue having it, but I think it’s going to be much more challenging given its geography,” said Hamilton Lombard with the … [Read more...] about Albemarle to Grow a Lot; Charlottesville a Little
Charlottesville Tomorrow Roundup
Charlottesville Tomorrow put out a lot of good, useful, relevant stories - relevant to me, as I live here, and relevant to how I practice real estate (as in, I need to know more than my clients!) A few stories from Charlottesville Tomorrow over the past few weeks Albemarle development areas to receive equal neighborhood improvements funding Doling out money to the Community Advisory Committees ... Albemarle eyes public-private partnership for new government complex If Albemarle moves the courts out of the City … [Read more...] about Charlottesville Tomorrow Roundup
Charlottesville Tomorrow Roundup – Roads, Schools, Planning
Charlottesville Tomorrow remains one of the best and most useful information sources in my wheelhouse. I read at least skim it every day; it's one way I stay more informed for my clients. A few relevant stories from the past 30 days or so ... ... that matter to how we live in Charlottesville and Albemarle, how we educate our kids, how we get to work and play. Albemarle projects score well in initial steps of VDOT funding process - scoring & funding are two different things County supervisors approve new regulations for farm … [Read more...] about Charlottesville Tomorrow Roundup – Roads, Schools, Planning
Charlottesville Tomorrow – Moving Courts and Such
October has been a busy, busy month for the fine folks at Charlottesville Tomorrow; these are but a few of their stories most relevant to those who live in, near, or are thinking about moving to Charlottesville or Albemarle. Albemarle may be moving their courts out of Downtown Charlottesville This is big, and if they move, would change the efficiency of real estate closings in Charlottesville. New site plan for North Pointe development on 29N on the way 29 North is getting more developed ... and the segmentation … [Read more...] about Charlottesville Tomorrow – Moving Courts and Such