Water woes
Whatever solution is found, there will be impact on the properties and area surrounding that reservoir, pipeline, etc. Whether it is going to be in your backyard may depend on who gets involved in the decision making process. (more…)
Private property?
"Though it looks like the reservoir will never be constructed, new customers still pay a Buck Mountain surcharge with their connection fees to help pay off the land. And there?s even talk of putting the land into a conservation easement, forever preventing its development. (more…)
“If it’s yellow, let it mellow …
My family were taking Navy showers and using the runoff to flush our toilets. Water rates were raised, ironically, to compensate for the dramatically reduced amount of water that was being used by customers....We learned that government in our region has maintained the unenviable ability…
Business overview
That summed up much of Thursday?s conversation at the second annual panel discussion addressing the future of business in the community, sponsored by Virginia Piedmont Technology Council?s and the Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development. (more…)
More on Meadowcreek
Whoo-hoo! Another study! The DP is on the ball. Most people involved with the parkway, which has been on Charlottesville's and Albemarle County's wish list for decades, consider the interchange a necessity. ... Tolbert anticipated having the engineering designs completed in 30 months, at which…
Meadowcreek parkway
Studies, studies and more studies. Will our region ever get a new road? WINA reports - "Blake Caravati, who's the longest serving current Councilman, favors setting up a diverse & flexible committee that can assist with this project. Caravati and his colleagues might choose an…
Airport Growth
For those of you who aren't paying attention, the area is growing. The growth is evidenced by the master plan of the Charlottesville/Albemarle regional airport . Perk up, people! Our quaint little five-gate airport is maturing. Larger planes, more flights and more make this more…