Albemarle County Development Review
Everybody's talking about it - Albemarle County is seeking the public's feedback on the development process. One thing is true - the County does an excellent job of soliciting the public's input. Now, if only the public will speak. From a discussion at Cvillenews: I'm…
Clustering, phasing and more
Clustering and Phasing shelved (WINA) - link may not work, WINA's permalink structure is bothersome. Phasing and Clustering proposals fail to move forward (Cville Tomorrow) Ok. Efforts to address land-use fail, and the Board of Supervisors approves more developments within the growth area. Crozet Rezonings…
State oversight over local development?
Local government has failed, state-wide, from here to there. How will another layer of bureaucracy affect local growth and needed infrastructure improvements? Seriously. Listening to friends and clients, it is a rare (and usually misinformed) person who thinks that growth management has been responsibly implemented…
Growing in the growth areas
In spite of much of the angst surrounding BoS member David Slutzky, he seems to be the only one expressing the opinion that is lacking from the discussion (courtesy of the DP): Supervisor David Slutzky said he wonders whether master planning each growth area separately…
A few links – 08-17-2006
Vacation has been good - I've read three books so far, but staying out of touch with the world is a skill I have not yet allowed myself to master. Merv's aggregate analysis of the market is spot-on. Kickball? Kickball! Who doesn't love kickball? Brian…
Growth in Albemarle
Fresh off her recent accolades, Jessica Kitchin with the DP brings us two excellent stories this morning on Growth. First up is an overview of where Albemarle County is today. The second story is the first in a series of growth articles to come this…
Clustering, Phasing and Mountaintop Roundup
There has been much discussion in the past several days and weeks about the future direction of Albemarle County's growth. The decisions about to be taken by the BoS may have a profound impact not only on the Albemarle County real estate market, but that…
Cable upgrades coming?
Will be finally get our HDTV? Or extended cable internet access? With the pending sale of bankrupt Adelphia, will the Central Virginia region finally see much-needed cable expansion beyond the City limits and the immediate urban ring? If we do, at least maybe Doc will…
Crozet’s growth pattern
Will Albemarle County listen to the people who signed a petition asking for a population cap? Lots of questions to be answered at Wednesday's County hearing at 11:00. I am dying to see Old Trail's promised affordable housing: “We do embrace affordability,” Beights said. He…
Regional roundup
With every one of these localities moving forward with their own growth and comprehensive plans, doesn't it make sense to have some sort of regional cohesion between the plans and planners? What impact does TJPDC have? Albemarle assesses residents' opinions - was anybody surprised by…