“The Uglification of Virginia”
I found this site this morning - MadisonMatters with an interesting editorial by James Bacon. Sprawl is eroding the Commonwealth's exceptional rural landscapes. Anyone concerned about Virginia's quality of life and economic competitiveness should be worried. I can't say that I disagree with his sentiments.…
Water may be coming soon
The RWSA is currently acting on plans to build a pipeline from the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, just north of Charlottesville, to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir southwest of the city. So far, the idea has received applause from RWSA engineers as well as government regulators.…
Old Trail news
Old Trail Village, which is slated to cover about 250 acres in Crozet, is what Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dennis S. Rooker calls a win-win situation for the developer and community. “It's a great example of how someone has developed the neighborhood model…
Water may be coming soon
We are getting closer to a possible resolution to our water infrastructure woes. WINA reports that The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority has been considering four options; one is the favorite, one is still in the running, and the remaining two are running at the…
Alternative transportation poll
The Daily Progress has a poll asking "Do you think Charlottesville needs more alternative transportation options?" When I answered the poll question this morning, 80% (178 votes) had answered yes. 17% (39 votes) answered no, and the ever-present "Not sure" contingent consisted of 4 votes…
End Growth in Greene?
From cvillenews - If there's one thing that every candidate for the Greene County Board of Supervisors can agree on, it's the need to end growth. So reports Kate Andrews in today's Progress: This should prove an interesting story to follow. The region is facing…
Target is open
My wife just called and said that the Target is open, presumably for a "soft open" that will enable them to work the kinks out before the planned grand opening. Let the festivities begin.
Greene is growing
Greene's growth continues ... Best Western breaks ground. WINA and WCAV. The development will also feature a 15,000 square-foot retail center. As Greene grows, their employment base will (hopefully) grow as well; less people will commute into C'Ville and more opportunities will present themselves for…
Charlottesville’s airport continues to grow
C-Ville has an informative article this week on Charlottesville's airport's projected growth - a sign of our region's continued growth patterns. This must be good news for those opening restaurants and stores in the Hollymead Town Center. According to Elliott, the airport is anticipating about…
Kelo Backlash Could Lead to Restoration of Property Rights Lost to Smart Growth and Eminent Domain Abuses
I haven't read this yet, but will this evening - from the Heritage Foundation. <update> Excellent analysis of the impact this ruling will have on development and our property rights. Who knew? Such differences in approach often spill over into land-use restrictions. While Oregon's growth…