Sitemap - 2021 - Charlottesville Community Engagement

December 31, 2021: Third straight day of COVID records in Virginia with over 17K new cases today; Council briefed on affordable housing funds, cancels Franklin sidewalk

December 29, 2021: Albemarle might use $13.2M surplus for capital improvement, housing fund, and economic development; Virginia sets new COVID record

December 27, 2021: Groups sue Charlottesville to stop Jefferson School Center from receiving Lee statue; Charlottesville planning for resilience with RGGI funds

December 24, 2021: VDH reports second-highest one-day COVID case count so far; Danville approves sales-tax increase for education

December 22, 2021: Council seeks floodplain info before Nassau Street rezoning vote; Today is highest one-day COVID count since late January

December 21, 2021: Walker, Hill bid farewell from Council; One speaker at public housing plan hearing

December 20, 2021: UVA Foundation purchases Ivy Square Shopping Center for $20 million; Friendship Court to break ground in mid-January

Week Ahead for December 20, 2021: Charlottesville City Council’s final agenda of the year is full; ARB to review three-story storage building at key Crozet intersection

December 18, 2021: CDC recommends using Moderna, Pfizer over J&J for booster doses; ACHS working on Race & Sports initiative

December 16, 2021: Charlottesville PC recommends more funding for affordable housing, new sidewalks; Pinkston, Wade take oath of office for Council

December 14, 2021: UVA announces three sites for affordable housing projects; Rivanna Conservation Alliance issues latest water quality report

December 13, 2021: UVA committee briefed on progress of Emmet-Ivy Corridor, another learns about Karsh Institute of Democracy

Week Ahead for December 13, 2021: Albemarle Supervisors to vote on 328-unit Rio Point; Charlottesville PC to consider Piedmont Housing proposals

December 10, 2021: Woolley takes job in Pennsylvania; Caution urged as Delta continues surge with Omicron spreading

December 9, 2021: Draft Congressional map shows Albemarle split between two House districts; Charlottesville continues to lose tree canopy

December 8, 2021: Albemarle group briefed on climate action; redevelopment continues for Charlottesvile public housing sites

December 7, 2021: Charlottesville’s $5.5 million FY21 surplus slated for employee bonuses, salary increase; Southwood presents next phase of development

Week Ahead for December 6, 2021: Council takes up affordable housing governance reform, statue disposition

December 3, 2021: Sequencing underway for Omicron variant in Virginia; 112-unit apartment building planned for Stonefield

November 2021 Property Transactions in Charlottesville: Greyhound building on West Main sells; Six-bedroom on Hinton Avenue sells for $1.585M

December 1, 2021: Virginia's recycling rate increased in 2020; few details on next steps in city manager search

November 30, 2021: Woolley withdraws as City Manager; Scottsville utilizing DORA for holiday event this Saturday

November 29, 2021: Charlottesville PC briefed on next capital budget

Week Ahead for November 29, 2021: Fluvanna to hold public hearing on redistricting; Albemarle to consider stream health, addressing blighted properties

November 27, 2021: Albemarle PC briefed on comp plan, zoning review; A look at rural housing challenges

November 24, 2021: Unite the Right organizers owe millions in damages; Former City Manager Richardson sues the city over disparagement clause

November 22, 2021: Albemarle PC briefed on capital budget process; Another new owner for the Daily Progress?

Week Ahead for November 22, 2021: A slowdown for Thanksgiving, but Albemarle and Charlottesville both take up next year’s capital budget this week

November 20, 2021: Crozet CAC debriefs after Master Plan update adoption; Sage Smith has been missing for nine years

November 18, 2021: Public housing agency preparing annual plan; State of the James measures the health of the big river

November 16, 2021: Greystar presents 490-unit Old Ivy Residences to Places29-Hydraulic group; Champion Brewing Company and Reason Beer to merge

November 15, 2021: A look at 'missing middle housing' and remediation work at Acme Visible Records in Crozet

Week Ahead for November 15, 2021: Council to hold public hearing for Comprehensive Plan; Albemarle Supervisors to review 328-unit Rio Point project

November 13, 2021: Village of Rivanna group debriefs after approval of Breezy Hill rezoning; Habitat files second phase for Southwood Rezoning

Charlottesville real estate transfers for October; Two key Court Square properties change hands

November 10, 2021: Southern Development agrees to contribute $900K more to Stribling sidewalk, PC recommends rezoning approval

November 9, 2021: Albemarle preparing for FY23 budget, anticipating $13.2 million in one-time money from FY21; Brackney to file EEOC complaint against Charlottesville

November 8, 2021: Charlottesville's Woolley era to begin on Dec. 1; Fifeville group seeks facilitator for Cherry Avenue plan listening sessions

Week Ahead for November 8, 2021: Albemarle growth management on agenda for Crozet, Village of Rivanna, and Scottsville meetings

Looking ahead to the political landscape of 2022

November 4, 2021: Study underway for alternative to Rassawek site for Zion Crossroads water intake; Council to make leadership announcement on Friday

November 3, 2021: Republicans sweep Virginia as Youngkin aims to change Commonwealth's trajectory

November 2, 2021: Council indicates support for Food Equity Initiative but funding decisions to come later; Office vacancy rate at 4.9 percent in Charlottesville

November 1, 2021: CAAR reports lower home sales in third quarter; Early voting statistics from across the region

Week Ahead for November 1, 2021: Council to get food security update; Site plan meeting for next public housing redevelopment project

October 30, 2021: DRPT report states Bedford train stop won’t delay freight; a briefing on the hotel industry in Albemarle/Charlottesville

October 29, 2021: Moses, Bell are biggest fundraisers in Albemarle's legislative races; elevated PFAS levels in the Chickahominy River

October 26, 2021: PVCC extends free tuition program to spring semester; last campaign finance reports before Election Day

October 25, 2021: Jaunt misreported ridership numbers, owes money back to state of Virginia; Home to Hope program honored

Week Ahead for October 25, 2021: Charlottesville to hold climate vulnerability forum; Council to meet with police review panel

October 23, 2021: Mixed-use building planned for Broadway Blueprint area, and other Albemarle development updates

October 22, 2021: Contraline gets $10.7 million in funding; Lovingston to get a brewery

October 19, 2021: Council balks at $850K cost for Stribling sidewalks; more funding available for clean-fuel buses

Week Ahead for October 18, 2021: Public meeting for Albemarle transit; Area planners to discuss affordable housing across region

Property transfers in Charlottesville for September 2021; Residential prices are still up

October 15, 2021: After nearly five years of review, Charlottesville Planning Commission recommends approval of Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map

October 14, 2021: Boyles resigns as Charlottesville City Manager; Friendship Court agreement reauthorized by EDA

October 12, 2021: Albemarle Supervisors get lengthy update on transportation projects; new tenant for new office building in Charlottesville

Week Ahead for October 11, 2021: Charlottesville to hold public hearing on city's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map

October 9, 2021: Virginia Redistricting Commission Chair appears to quit during meeting; Charlottesville promotes Durette to assistant police chief

October 7, 2021: Supervisors briefed on Comprehensive Plan review; Speakers ask for compact legislative districts for Albemarle

October 6, 2021: Charlottesville awarded $153K for flood study from RGGI funds; Transit updates from the regional partnership

October 5, 2021: Charlottesville City Council approves garden lease, $50,000 for B.U.C.K. Squad; RSWA planning for new paper-sort facility

October 4, 2021: Public hearings underway for legislative redistricting in Virginia; Suicide prevention hotline to be reachable at 9-8-8

Week Ahead for October 4, 2021: Albemarle BOS to review Comprehensive Plan; Charlottesville to learn more about $75 million school reconfiguration

September 30, 2021: Regional housing group talks budget, grant opportunities, strategic plan; Smith Aquatic Center to reopen in early 2022

September 29, 2021: Fry's Spring rezoning could depend on innovative sidewalk agreement; Virginia redistricting process nearing public hearing stage

September 28, 2021: Wawa to replace Hardee's on 5th Street Extended; Kamptner to retire as Albemarle's attorney

Week Ahead for September 27, 2021: Greene County to consider halt to tourist lodging in most residential areas; Charlottesville to hold discussion on Marcus Alert system

September 23, 2021: Habitat provides Southwood details to Albemarle Supervisors

September 22, 2021: Charlottesville Fire Chief Smith explains new dispatch system, explains his vision for CFD in the 21st century

Week Ahead for September 20, 2021: CRHA to brief Council on redevelopment mechanisms; Albemarle to hold meeting on Rio Corridor Plan

September 16, 2021: Charlottesville City Council chooses school reconfiguration over West Main streetscape; Early voting begins on Friday

September 15, 2021: Smith pool to remain closed through late fall; input sought on natural hazard mitigation plan

September 14, 2021: Charlottesville School Board briefed on three design options for Buford Middle School; Albemarle EDA learns about CvilleBioHub

September 13, 2021: Pantops, 5th/Avon groups get development updates; TJPDC preparing solid waste plan

Week Ahead for September 13, 2021: Several hundred new housing units are on local government agendas this week

September 10, 2021: Albemarle briefed on greenhouse gas emission inventory; Lessons on adaptation from Resilient Virginia conference

September 8, 2021: Walker withdraws from election the morning after pressing Council on Brackney termination

August 2021 property sales in Charlottesville: New owners for La Quinta Inn, residential prices still up

Week Ahead for September 6, 2021: Louisa BOS to talk utility-scale solar policy; Charlottesville Council to talk statue's fate

September 3, 2021: Charlottesville hires Gurley as new superintendent; Albemarle Supervisors discuss legislative priorities

September 2, 2021: Charlottesville PC reviews third version of Future Land Use Map

August 31, 2021: Public housing board approves sustainability study, surveillance camera contract; Regional tourism body may amend its make-up

August 30, 2021: Crozet Master Plan draft is available for review; VMDO seeks feedback on Charlottesville schools reconfiguration

Week Ahead for August 30, 2021: Charlottesville PC to review adjustments to draft Future Land Use Map; Albemarle not on track to meet 2030 emission reduction goals

August 27, 2021: Regional transit partnership meeting reveals partnership examples; COVID cases continue to rise among unvaccinated

August 25, 2021: Resilient Virginia conference speakers outline steps being taken to adapt to climate change

August 24, 2021: Piedmont Housing pitches Park Street projects; HAC members discuss housing plan implementation

August 23, 2021: UVa Health to restrict hospital visitors beginning Thursday; Albemarle Supervisors agreed to homestay setback change, more funding for broadband

Week Ahead for August 23, 2021: Charlottesville PC to review two Piedmont Housing plans for Park Street; Nelson County PC to review Comprehensive Plan

August 21, 2021: Reviewing the Census with UVA demographer Hamilton Lombard; Police Chief Brackney responds to PBA letter

August 19, 2021: Charlottesville Council agrees to pursue collective bargaining for city employees; Albemarle gets $530K for two electric school buses

August 17, 2021: COVID update from Blue Ridge Health District; Charlottesville planning group reviews Rivanna corridor plan

August 16, 2021: Belmont Bridge construction details; Administrator Lawless talks about Scottsville

Week Ahead for August 16, 2021: Albemarle to review homestay rules; Fluvanna to consider increasing by-right density in R-4 zones

August 13, 2021: UVA Health expanding vaccines to outpatient pharmacies; Albemarle seeking consultant for new zoning code

Charlottesville property transactions in July 2021

August 11, 2021: Studying the expansion of transit in Albemarle; Venture Central to launch to support new businesses

August 9, 2021: Charlottesville seeks volunteers for heat island mapping; UVA temporarily requiring masks indoors

Week Ahead for August 9, 2021: Community meetings for two Piedmont Housing projects; Nelson BOS to consider funding to reopen Nelson Heritage Community Center

August 5, 2021: Governor Northam requires state employees to get vaccinated; Albemarle to require masks of county visitors

August 4, 2021: Greystar submits rezoning application for 525-unit Old Ivy residences; Charlottesville hires a planning director

August 3, 2021: Charlottesville seeks offers for statue; Friends of Esmont make a major purchase

August 2, 2021: Council discusses tax increases to help cover $60 million Buford upgrades; CAAR releases 2nd quarter sales report

Week Ahead for August 2, 2021: City Council recommended to keep meetings virtual for now; TJPDC to adopt regional housing plan

July 30, 2021: Delta variant fueling rise in COVID cases; Piedmont Housing Alliance seeking two rezones on Park Street

Transactions of Property in Charlottesville in June 2021

July 27, 2021: Habitat briefs Albemarle PC on progress at Southwood; New names for two Virginia community colleges

July 26, 2021: Council agrees to Fontaine streetscape design, extra funding for Meadow Creek Valley trail

Week Ahead for July 26, 2021: An update on area recycling efforts; Transit expansion in Albemarle

July 22, 2021: Details on possible affordability provisions in Charlottesville's Future Land Use Map

July 20, 2021: Albemarle plans for development in an urbanizing community; 721 new COVID-19 cases today in Virginia

July 19, 2021: Virginia invests in passenger rail; Charlottesville Area Transit holds first input session

Week Ahead for Monday, July 19, 2021: Council to approve ARPA funding, Fontaine streetscape design; Albemarle to consider firearms ban on public property

July 16, 2021: Democrats in 25th and 59th House races outraise Republican incumbents; City PC recommends Belmont rezoning, considers potential connector trail

July 15, 2021: Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center Director reflects on the sudden appearance of a statue

July 13, 2021: Barracks/Emmet project moves forward; Area businesses get state funding for early research; Southwood details

July 12, 2021: Charlottesville Planning Commission briefed on public comment for Cville Plans Together initiative

Week Ahead for July 12, 2021: Charlottesville PC to consider Belmont rezoning, closing a paper street to Little High, alternate Future Land Use Map

July 8, 2021: Albemarle updates housing policy, but still working on incentives for developers

July 7, 2021: Council approves $1 million for statue removal, storage or covering; Another lot on Cherry Avenue changes hands

Week Ahead for July 5, 2021: Council meets Wednesday on Confederate statues; New alignment for TransAmerican bike route in Palmyra

July 4, 2021: Preparing for Charlottesville area's transit future; Water authority gets update on cybersecurity, capital projects

June 30, 2021: Route 250 reopens to traffic; Planning to extend Old Mills Trail along the Rivanna

June 29, 2021: Belmont Bridge construction receives notice to proceed; Regional Housing Partnership 'Planning for Affordability'

June 28, 2021: An update on Southwood redevelopment; Albemarle EDA provides more funding to Central Virginia business group

Week Ahead for June 28, 2021: Charlottesville PC to discuss next steps for comp plan update; Pantops group to review Urban Rivanna River plan

June 24, 2021: Local architect named to the Charlottesville Planning Commission; Updates on Stonefield, transit, statues

June 23, 2021: Charlottesville's shortfall improves; Places29-Hydraulic panel gets update on crime, climate change

June 21, 2021: Updates on Crozet Master Plan, future Crozet plaza; C3 hands out Better Business Challenge awards

Week Ahead for June 21, 2021: Council to take up juvenile justice reform funding request; Regional Housing Plan to be unveiled

June 18, 2021: Albemarle briefed on use of COVID recovery funding; Juneteenth is a national holiday

June 16, 2021: City Manager Boyles talks infrastructure development with Fry's Spring residents; Update on Charlottesville parks

June 15, 2021: Places29-North group talks traffic and congestion concerns; Open containers on the Downtown Mall

June 14, 2021: Planning to upgrade Charlottesville's Union Station; Albemarle's diversity director moves to UVA School of Data Science

Week Ahead for June 14, 2021: Chipotle to replace College Inn on the Corner; Albemarle takes up affordable housing update

A summary of Charlottesville transactions in May 2021

June 9, 2021: UVa plans to redevelop Ivy Gardens with more housing, academic space; Your Move on transit?

June 8, 2021: Council votes to remove Confederate statues, beginning 30-day process for groups to signal interest in taking ownership

Week Ahead for June 7, 2021: Charlottesville PC to discuss homestay regulations; Albemarle to hold community meeting for solar panels at landfill

June 5, 2021: Charlottesville to use wasps to fight ash borer; Albemarle PC recommends hydroelectric update at Hardware River dam

June 2, 2021: Albemarle and Charlottesville candidates report new campaign finance activity; Proposed Charlottesville transit route changes

June 1, 2021: Charlottesville chief seeks letter to govern police presence at public housing sites; Broadway blueprint update

Week Ahead for May 31, 2021: Albemarle PC to consider new hydroelectric generation on Hardware River; city tree panel to hear more on Ash crisis

May 29, 2021: Council reaffirms pause in planning for 300-space garage; Albemarle transportation updates

Charlottesville real estate highlights for April 2021

May 25, 2021: Oversight group discusses Cville Plans Together initiative; Democratic Council candidates offer their views

Week Ahead for May 24, 2021: Charlottesville Council to discuss 7th Street parking garage, proposed CAT bus route changes

May 22, 2021: Mayor Walker will seek second term; Three Democrats appear at Martha Jefferson forum

May 21, 2021: Master plan groups review smaller Breezy Hill and RST projects; City Manager Boyles fills key positions

May 18, 2021: Charlottesville Council briefed on rental assistance, approve Belmont Bridge funding plan

May 17, 2021: Mayor Walker to decide by Friday on Council campaign; Tourist bureau launches Discover Black Cville

Week Ahead for May 16, 2021: VDOT funding Belmont Bridge cost over-run; New future for a Rosenwald School in Albemarle

May 14, 2021: No appointments needed to visit JMRL branches starting Monday; Andrews launches bid for Samuel Miller seat in Albemarle

May 12, 2021: A fuel emergency; updates on three Smart Scale projects; new owner for Cherry Avenue Shopping Center

May 11, 2021: Ash trees are in a "state of emergency" ; Several projects underway to centralize McIntire Park

Week Ahead for May 10, 2021

May: A busy month for Charlottesville to plan together

A snapshot of Charlottesville real estate transactions in March 2021

May 7, 2021: Northam may lift most pandemic restrictions in Virginia on June 15, data permitting

May 6, 2021: Green Business Alliance forms to advance emissions reductions; Northam signs legislation for New River Valley train station

May 4, 2021: Charlottesville Council begins process to remove Confederate statues; Virginia Passenger Rail Authority gets update on rail plans

May 3, 2021: A tour of the CODE building; Pantops group briefed on Housing Albemarle plan in advance of public hearing

Week Ahead for May 3, 2021: Another month, another mass of meetings

A brief look at Charlottesville real estate transactions from February 2021

April 30, 2021: UVA details goals of affordable housing initiative; UVA Health gives update on the pandemic

April 29, 2021: Albemarle spotlights Monacan history at debut of community engagement van; Public housing board gets updates on vouchers, redevelopment

April 27, 2021: No qualifying bids for Belmont Bridge? CACVB considers the make-up of its Board of Directors

April 26, 2021: RST submits new apartment plans; Moton walkout celebrated; Albemarle briefed on courts

Week Ahead for April 26, 2021: Natural burial grounds in Albemarle? PCRB to ask for enhanced police oversight in Charlottesville

April 23, 2021: Bars are back as more restrictions ease; Farming in Greene

April 21, 2021: Charlottesville faces $8.3 million shortfall in current fiscal year; An update from Stonefield

April 19, 2021: A quarter of Virginians are fully vaccinated; next steps for Franklin Street sidewalk

Week Ahead for April 19, 2021: Greene PC to take up Villages at Terrace Greene; ARB to review Biscuit Run park site plan

April 16, 2021: Wade raises $55K in first quarter for Council race; Developer details how housing becomes "affordable"

April 15, 2021: Crescent Halls dedication; Gallaway running again in Rio; Scottsville Town Council briefed on infrastructure projects

April 14, 2021: Albemarle Supervisors weigh in on Crozet Plan; Albemarle PC briefed on comp plan update

Charlottesville Planning Commission gets first look at draft Future Land Use Map

Week Ahead for April 12, 2021: Charlottesville planners to consider two housing projects, Greene to review 55-unit townhouse project

April 10, 2021: Fewer Johnson & Johnson doses this week; Albemarle updates COVID-19 ordinance

April 9, 2021: Charlottesville Council endorses Starr Hill vision, holds first reading of $192.2M budget

April 7, 2021: BRHD moving to vaccines for Phase 2; McKeel seeks third term; Greene asks again to leave RSA

April 5, 2021: Update on area budgets, cigarette tax; Charlottesville hires deputy city manager for racial equity; Climate Ambition Summit to begin

Week Ahead for April 5, 2021: Charlottesville to consider Starr Hill Vision plan, $192.2 million budget; Both city and Albemarle consider COVID emergency

April 3, 2021: Over 4 million vaccine doses administered in Virginia so far; Phase1C opens in Blue Ridge Health District

April 1, 2021: Confederate statues can be removed from Charlottesville parks; Virginia invests in public transportation; how healthy are we?

March 30, 2021: UVA President Ryan kicks off Tom Tom equity conference; update on regional housing projects; date set for Crescent Halls kick-off

March 29, 2021: Affordable housing project nets CACF's largest-ever grant; Solar panels at landfill; Washington doesn't make Democratic ballot for Council

Week Ahead for March 29, 2021: Charlottesville's Future Land Use Map; Clifton Inn rezoning; Albemarle's ARP work session

March 26, 2021: Vaccinations in Virginia, caution against going to Danville

March 25, 2021: Public housing board discusses security contract; affordable housing in Albemarle; Carp runs for Council

March 23, 2021: Albemarle seeks tighter scope for Comprehensive Plan review; ARB reviews Ivy Road; Bennett in race for city School Board

Week Ahead for March 22, 2021: Albemarle Planning Commission to hold public hearing on land use fee increases, bigger pool at Crozet Park

March 21, 2021: Council supports tax rate, talks pools, learns of nine suitors for Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue; ARB reviews Fontaine Avenue

March 17, 2021: BRHD vaccine center to move to former J.C. Penney space; Albemarle and Charlottesville updated on budgets

March 16, 2021: Charlottesville Quarantine Report, Episode 56

Week Ahead for March 15, 2021: Albemarle Supervisors and Greene Planning Commission to review Comprehensive Plans; many communities, many budgets

March 14, 2021: Crozet's growing pains emerge during master plan discussion; Ground broken for new public housing in Charlottesville

March 12, 2021: Albemarle Supervisors begin detailed review of $466 million budget; Virginia Festival of the Book begins tomorrow

Thursday, March 11: Jaunt audit reveals improper use of funds by former CEO; Fry's Spring holds first Council candidate forum of 2021

March 10, 2021: RideShare, Zion Crossroads Small Area Plan, Route 29 study, and more things the Thomas Jefferson Planning District does

Week Ahead for March 8, 2021: Charlottesville PC to take up New Hill's vision for Starr Hill

March 6, 2021: UVA panel endorses plans for new hotel, athletic complex; Hamilton enters 57th House race

Albemarle Planning Commission pans multifamily development after focused opposition from neighborhood

March 2, 2021: Blue Ridge vaccination update; regional transit vision

March 1, 2021: Louisa County announces $15 million investment in broadband partnership; Cherry Avenue plan before Charlottesville City Council tonight

Week Ahead for March 1, 2021: Budget season, public hearing for 370-unit RST rezoning and more

February 27, 2021: Pedestrian struck on West Main during protest; Washington joins Charlottesville City Council race; vaccination update

February 25, 2021: Northam eases some restrictions on outdoor events; Albemarle presented with $466 million budget for FY22

February 24, 2021: Details on upcoming CRHA projects; reopening schools; Batesville residents hear about solar project

February 22, 2021: Charlottesville Council still wants more info on West Main

Week Ahead for February 22, 2021: Batesville solar project, Charlottesville's future land use, and more

February 20, 2021: UVA officials address record COVID cases; herd immunity may take a while according to UVA study

February 18, 2021: Albemarle Planning Commission recommend adoption of Rio-29 form-based code; EDA briefed on economic outlook, 2021 assessments

February 17, 2021: Blue Ridge Health District addresses vaccine issues, new pre-registration system; Council gets finance update, updates COVID ordinance

February 16, 2021: Palmer to step down after two terms representing Samuel Miller district; Council to be briefed on affordable housing plan

Week Ahead for February 15: Presidents' Day Edition

February 14, 2021: Valentine's update on variants, vaccines in Virginia

February 12, 2021: Charlottesville board updated on indoor pool reopening, Places29-North group briefed on development projects

February 10, 2021: Charlottesville Planning Commission recommends delaying funding for courts parking garage; City seeks someone to remove statue

February 9, 2021: Regional body says goodbye to incoming City Manager Boyles; Council briefed on $160 million five-year capital program

Week Ahead for February 8, 2021: No Slow Week Edition

February 7, 2021: Northam wants Virginia schools open for high-risk students by March 15

February 6, 2021: Catching up with Albemarle's Comprehensive Plan, Entrance Corridors, Rio Hill Shopping Center renovation

February 3, 2021: Charlottesville City Council poised to make final decision on West Main Streetscape

February 2, 2021: Council denies permit for 11 units in Belmont; COVID update from Blue Ridge Health District

February 1, 2021: $1,000 bonus proposed for Albemarle government and school employees; MPO briefed on transportation projects

Week Ahead for February 1, 2021: Fresh Snow edition

A quick look at Charlottesville real estate transactions from January

January 27, 2021: Governor Northam responds to frustration over vaccination progress; Shining a light on the Pantops Overlook Hotel

Charlottesville's draft capital budget includes $50 million for middle school reconfiguration

January 26, 2021: Vacancy on Charlottesville's public housing board; group seeks feedback on glass recycling

Week Ahead for January 25, 2021: Greenwood cell tower, Pantops hotel, and school budgets

January 24, 2021: Virginia and local health officials acknowledge vaccination shortage, urge patience

January 22, 2021: Albemarle's economic outlook; Charlottesville's public housing budget; VDOT expanding Monarch habitat

January 20, 2021: Charlottesville Council briefed on budget shortfall, Tree Commission's annual report

January 19, 2021: VDOT recommends millions in funding for area transportation projects, including Hydraulic/29 and West Main Street

Week Ahead for January 18, 2021: The Inauguration Week edition

January 17, 2021: An update on vaccines from UVA Health, Virginia Department of Health, and D.C.'s Deputy Mayor

A longer look and listen: Charlottesville City Council hires regional administrator as next city manager

January 14, 2021: Charlottesville hires Chip Boyles as City Manager

January 12, 2021: Louisa schools to go virtual for two weeks; Scottsville discusses response to racist fliers

January 11, 2021: Juandiego Wade announces Charlottesville City Council candidacy

Week Ahead for January 11, 2021

January 8, 2021: Charlottesville School Board votes on March 8 as planning date for gradual return to in-person instruction; Albemarle Supervisors look forward to 2021

January 7, 2021: "The virus is worse now than it ever has been"; Charlottesville police hold press conference on recent incidents

January 6, 2021: Virginia public safety panel recommends elimination of mandatory minimum sentences; Charlottesville Tree Commission prepares for 2021

January 5, 2021: Council suspends search for next Charlottesville City Manager

January 4, 2021: Lee Carter runs for Virginia Governor; Charlottesville Parks and Rec offers intro birding course

Week Ahead for January 4, 2021: Chairs and Vice Chairs edition