Redfields Neighborhood’s Next Phase Going to Court
From Charlottesville Tomorrow - The Redfields Development Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors for denying a request to expand the neighborhood. The county wants the suit dismissed. If the property was zoned/approved in 1990 for development, and it hasn't…
Wegmans, Cracker Barrel and a Target on 5th Street?
Wegmans, Cracker Barrel, a Target … and maybe even a new connector road, bike paths and hiking trails on 5th Street? We had the rumors at the Nest Report a few days ago and Charlottesville Tomorrow reports this morning that the "Fifth and Avon Center…
Keeping Charlottesville Sustainable
ASAP - Advocates for a Sustainable Population has a new ad (see? I watch local news) promoting their petition at KeepCvilleSustainable.org. In part: In signing this petition, you support keeping sustainability a planning priority for our quality of life, environment, and future. Sign the petition.…
Albemarle County Debating Growth Area Expansion – How Should the County Grow?
Make no mistake, this is a big deal. Charlottesville Tomorrow reports: The Albemarle Planning Commission began the review of the county comprehensive plan Tuesday with a work session on whether to expand the growth area to accommodate new development. The county adopted a comprehensive plan…
Redfields Expansion Denied. Real Estate Agents need Education
Charlottesville Tomorrow reports: Proposal to expand Redfields recommended for denial Three thoughts: (more…)
Don’t Mind Me, I’m New in Town – A Look at City and County Lines
Or … a big giant "d'oh" … with an "I'm sorry" to the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board. Remember in July when I mused about the ARB process and Stonefield (formerly Albemarle Place): So, what exactly is the character? I looked at the existing “entrance…
But, I Didn’t Know that Field Was Going to Change!
The Rivanna District Supervisors campaign and election are big. (and I can't vote in it as it's not my district) I don't see how "blaming others" is a position I'd want to run on in Albemarle County : (bolding mine) Because, you see, one of…
Shopper’s World Continues to Decline
Good news: some banks are lending again. Rivanna Plaza, in front of Kegler's on 29 North, will take advantage of the 50,000 cars passing every day, bringing a Dunkin Donuts, a day care chain, Ragazzi's and more. No word yet on any traffic improvements to…
What, Pray Tell, IS the Character of the Area Surrounding the Shops at Stonefield?
What, Pray Tell, is the Character of the Area Surrounding the Shops at Stonefield? Just curious. Charlottesville Tomorrow has been tracking the Shops at Stonefield's saga. Albemarle's Architectural Review Board is in a bit of an unenviable position, but let's be serious. The Shops at…
Somerset Farm – It’s What’s Next
- Somerset Farm - Neighborhood centers, pedestrian-oriented, close to downtown Charlottesville ... (Newsplex) - "The Albemarle Planning Commission has provided significant support to a proposal from local developer Wendell Wood to move more than 317 acres along Route 20 south of Charlottesville into the designated…