Crozet and Waynesboro
How much is Waynesboro benefiting from Crozet's growth? How much does Crozet benefit from Waynesboro? "We've seen the dynamic and the shift of people when we look at the demographics and why Wal-Mart and why Home Depot and why Lowe's have come to Waynesboro sitting…
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…
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…
Part of Hollymead Town Center property to be sold
One million dollars. Per acre. Wow. What does this sale mean for the future of this development? David Hendrick has the scoop and CvilleTomorrow pointed me to the story.
What will 29 look like in 5 years?
CvilleTomorrow has an excellent summary of the recent North Pointe hearing, highlighted (in my opinion) by Supervisor Ken Boyd's question; “I have [a question] for staff and the applicant. On the one side you feel like you have met the neighborhood principles, and staff says…
Too much retail in CharlAlbemarle?
SELC thinks so. The 19 page PDF makes for fairly interesting reading. When I finish it, I'll post more. With soaring gas prices, maybe that trip to Short Pump won't be so appealing and staying home to shop will be more economical. What do you…
5th Street/Avon Road coming soon?
If only ... A major feature of the project will be a developer-funded public road that will link Fifth Street and Avon Street Extended, a connection that the County is eager to see—especially now that the massive Biscuit Run development has County drivers fretting about…
Connected communities
As our region continues to grow, each area has its own perspective on how to handle growth - Why the focus on so many counties? Simple - they are all connected. The land-use decisions in Louisa will impact the real estate market in CharlAlbemarle -…