“Public” private property
Interesting story via Boing Boing about the privatization of Silver Spring, Maryland's downtown area. Note the parallels to some of the conversations we have had in Charlottesville along similar veins. But Elrich says Peterson insists on treating downtown Silver Spring as if it were an…
A case for transparent government in Albemarle
You need look no farther than the NGIC-Wendell Wood- BoS/Ken Boyd situation? fiasco? controversy? discussion? Taxpayers deserve to hear from Mr. Boyd exactly what happened. Cvillenews has a nice roundup while Charlottesville Tomorrow has incomparable coverage. From CvilleTomorrow: In addition, the Supervisors had discussions behind…
Have your say on proffers in Albemarle
Take the Survey just released by the County. More at Cvilletomorrow. The Board has approved proffer dollar amounts for various housing types as listed below: Single Family Detached (SFD) -- $17,500 Single Family Attached/Town House/Condominium (SFA/TH) -- $11,900 Multifamily/Apartment (MF) -- $12,400 Mobile Home (MH)…
Albemarle Place delayed at least a year
... I am told by a little birdie. More on Albemarle Place at Cvillenews, Cville Tomorrow and RealCentralVA
If there were more with this passion
All professions would be better off. Passion and dedication to excellence are all too rare. Hat tip: Think Lab
Free rides in the City
USA Today notes how the City of Charlottesville is considering eliminating fares on the buses. Cvillenews had great discussions months ago. Until three things happen - 1) The buses stop stopping on at the bottom of the hill at the Emmet Street/Angus Road intersection during…
Thursday links – 05-09-2007
As market cools, Builders face lawsuits and a rash of complaints Building a better bike lane, something ACCT has been working on locally for some time. More discussion at Bacon's Rebellion. Bribery to Work with the Builder’s Preferred Lender Ten things wrong with sprawl More…
Get your popcorn to watch the race!
The third candidate for Albemarle's Board of Supervisors is Tom Loach. As I can see it, the news cycle started with a letter to the editor of the Crozet Gazette. That morning Cville Tomorrow noted it. From there, RealCrozetVA wrote about it. Then Cvillenews. And…
Is this ASAP’s point of view?
In search of Albemarle's "optimal population," ASAP believes in part: There are limits to growth locally as well as globally. Smart growth is needed in the short term, but at some point bigger is not better. Through education, research, advocacy, and policy formulation, ASAP is…
New construction question from a reader
Just wondering your thoughts on the new XXX development off of XXX. Nice homes, great location, but the only thing we worry about is the school district. We have two small children in private school and would consider continuing to send them to private, but…