Regulation, housing prices, affordability …
The NYTimes magazine this week is a jam-packed real-estate-centric issue. There are several articles I found interesting, but the story on Edward L. Glaeser is fascinating, enlightening and truly eye-opening. What fascinates me the most is his recognition and articulation of the interconnectivity of all…
Albemarle Place update & podcast
Charlottesville Tomorrow has a podcast of Dennis Rooker's appearance on WINA's Charlottesville Live morning program. I hope that there is enough traffic and comments to encourage WINA to podcast their shows, both their morning show and their new afternoon show with Coy Barefoot. I expect…
Growth roundup
Cascadia Rezoning in County Deferred Albemarle Continues to deal with Growth Western Growth shows no sign of slowing 51.6% of homes go rural Managing Growth:A perspective from Loudoun Supervisor Sprawl Poll Kaine Ably Abandons Growth Controls
Loudoun & Charlottesville
What I am listening to tonight: Managing Growth: A perspective from Loudoun County Supervisor Jim Burton. Will our community become even more ridden by sprawl and property tax increases? That's what happened in Loudoun County, according to Jim Burton of the county's Board of Supervisors.Courtesy…
The Portland experiment (Part 2)
Sometimes I read something where a mere summary posting simply does not suffice. This is one of them. Part 2 of AHI's Portland series is excellent. Well researched, clearly presented. Virtually every paragraph could be cited for application to the Central Virginia (or any growing)…
What will become of Charlottesville?
Each day seemingly brings a new development, a new announcement of another couple-hundred acres' demise. I received the following email from clients last week who wish to relocate to C'Ville to retire ... After our tour of C'Ville with you last Sunday, (we) drove around…
Afternoon links, regional real estate stuff
Predatory Lending article (PDF) Orange County is joining the trend and raising property taxes Biscuit Run headed to the Albemarle County Planners Do you want your employer to provide health care or buy you a house? It's not so far-fetched! Mandate Clustering developments? As Growth…
TJ: Founding Father of Sprawl?
Who knew? As a writer, philosopher and leader, Jefferson was able to hard-wire an anti-urban bias into the culture of the United States. Consider the U.S. Constitution. What power does it give to cities and towns? None, nada, zip. In fact, the Constitution doesn't even…
Portland as “the” example?
But for what? Portland is often used as "the" example for how to manage growth effectively and efficiently. I usually read this blog and post it in my little sideblog, but this warrants further comment. The following link is well-researched, cited and presented. I look…
Local housing market review
The DP has two interesting articles David Hendrick provides a good analysis of the local market and its prospects for the upcoming year. Charlottesville is unique, for a variety of reasons. One of which is - "Charlottesville is a destination area," said Casey Dawkins, director…