Sitemap - 2024 - Charlottesville Community Engagement

Week Ahead for November 18, 2024: Charlottesville BAR to review proposal for 184 foot tall tower on site of Violet Crown theater; Fluvanna Supervisors to consider elimination of rural clustering

Podcast for November 16, 2024: Charlottesville City Council gets transportation briefing and five other audio stories from the past week

November 15, 2024: Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Claude Worrell ready to rule on zoning case, but allows counsel time to submit more evidence

Former Spudnuts building sells for $1.1 million and 35 other Charlottesville property transactions from September 2024

November 13, 2024: Charlottesville’s transportation staff provides updates on delayed projects, many of which have been reduced in scope to save costs

November 12, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors approve 15-unit mixed-use building on Woodbrook Drive and want Albemarle County Public Schools to accept pathway to Agnor Elementary

November 11, 2024: Charlottesville City Council reallocates $55K in federal funds to move Pollocks Branch pedestrian bridge forward

Week Ahead for November 11, 2024: Through-truck restriction on Route 151 in Nelson not recommended; Design public hearing for Berkmar Drive extension in Albemarle

Podcast for November 9, 2024: Sales and lodging tax collections lower than expected in Charlottesville, Elliott Avenue crosswalk request, and Albemarle's HART wins an award

November 8, 2024: Ivy Road remains closed between U.S. 250 bypass and city limits as VDOT crews continue to repair pipe

November 7, 2024: Amazon files for federal and state permits for second of two data campuses in Louisa County

New owner for KFC franchise on Emmet Street and 42 other Charlottesville property transactions from August 2024

November 6, 2024: Harris wins Virginia, Trump wins back U.S. Presidency; Charlottesville trails region in voter turnout

November 5, 2024: “Urgent infrastructure dollars” to be deployed to address safety concerns on Elliott Avenue in Charlottesville

November 4, 2024: Sales and lodging tax collections in Charlottesville lower than expected in first quarter of FY25

Week Ahead for November 4, 2024: Charlottesville Council to get update on transportation projects, hold public hearing on pedestrian bridge; Albemarle Supervisors to continue discussion on growth area

Podcast edition for November 2, 2024: Albemarle PC discusses how to get more residential density during AC44 discussion and City Manager Sam Sanders tells Council about portable restrooms

October 31, 2024: Community feedback wanted on proposed boundary lines for Charlottesville’s elementary schools

October 30, 2024: Youngkin thanks U.S. Supreme Court for allowing voter purge system to remain in place through Election Day

October 29, 2024: Another 12-unit development has been filed under Charlottesville's new zoning code that does not include affordable units

October 28, 2024: Virginia asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn court ruling blocking purge of voter registration lists

Week Ahead for October 28, 2024: Albemarle and Charlottesville Planning Commissions to meet for first time in six years

October 24, 2024: Riverbend Development seeks permission for 300 more homes at Brookhill in Albemarle

Podcast for October 23, 2024: Sam Sanders on community interventions, Albemarle Supervisors on growth management policy, and the city is paying more for parking

October 22, 2024: City Manager Sanders lays out plans to address homelessness including thrift store conversion, two staff members, and six micro-shelters

October 21, 2024: Charlottesville to cancel another Smart Scale project; Three Albemarle Supervisors support potential swapping of growth area boundaries

Week Ahead for October 21, 2024: Greene County planning for a recreation center; Zoning code rewrite meeting in Nelson; Albemarle PC to continue AC44 process

October 18, 2024: Outgoing UVA Coach Bennett explains reasons for sudden resignation

Podcast for October 17, 2024: Long Bridge expansion, CAT service changes begin on November 9 and Albemarle's Comprehensive Plan

October 16, 2024: Dominion and Amazon to partner to bring small nuclear reactors to North Anna power station

October 15, 2024: Albemarle Planning Commissioners discuss growth area expansion during AC44 work session

Week Ahead for October 14, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors to review changes to county’s Comprehensive Plan process; Fluvanna Supervisors to hold public hearing on solar zoning district

October 10, 2024: Charlottesville transportation staff will conduct a city-wide study of speed limits following pedestrian fatality

October 9, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors review potential projects for Ivy Road Corridor

October 8, 2024: Witt releases fundraising numbers for July through September; Charlottesville Area Transit unveils performance dashboard

Podcast for October 7, 2024: Charlottesville Planning Commission discusses new zoning, capital budget; UVA building 2,000 new beds for second-years

Week Ahead for October 7, 2024: Albemarle PC to review new growth management language in draft Comprehensive Plan; Land bank ordinance goes before Charlottesville City Council

October 5, 2024: UVA group formed to improve community relations to hold event Sunday celebrating five years

October 2, 2024: Afton Scientific to invest $200 million to expand in Albemarle adding at least 200 jobs

October 1, 2024: Cargo operations halted at coastal Virginia ports due to strike; Charlottesville PC provides direction on capital funds

September 30, 2024: Fairfax Judge rules against Arlington zoning to allow “missing middle” housing; Electric car manufacturer exploring Albemarle dealership

Week Ahead for September 30, 2024: Transportation projects are focus of Albemarle Supervisors meeting; Public hearing for rezoning for 165 units on U.S. 29

Podcast for September 28, 2024: Albemarle’s SPEAR, Charlottesville seeks traffic management system and a trash study, and the CRHA buys three properties

September 26, 2024: Area preparing for more rain with approach of Hurricane Helene including Loop de Ville postponement

September 25, 2024: CvilleBioHub wants skilled workers to be in place before Manning Institute for Biotechnology opens in late 2026

September 24, 2024: Info about four land use projects making their way through Albemarle County, including an expansion of a Crozet-area mobile home park

July 2024 property sales report: Up Charlottesville assumes ownership of 2117 Ivy Road

Week Ahead for September 23, 2024: CRHA to purchase three properties including two in Fifeville; Greene County Supervisors to talk mandatory utility connections with Planning Commission

September 21, 2024: Albemarle takes a SPEAR to performance metrics; Charlottesville seeks federal review of community policing efforts

Podcast for September 20, 2024: Charlottesville budget prep, new Albemarle schools, an AC44 update, UVA fundraising, and a new NDS director in the city

September 19, 2024: Charlottesville City Council learns how staff will put together the budget for FY26

September 18, 2024: Early voting begins on Friday, so let’s take a look at local elections

September 16, 2024: Places29-North group gets an update on High School Center II, new elementary school for southern Albemarle

Week Ahead for September 16, 2024: Council to finalize loan agreement for Carlton Mobile Home Park purchase; Greene County PC to hold public hearing on expansion of Ruckersville Mobile Home Park

September 13, 2024: Mitchell to serve another term as Chair of Charlottesville Planning Commission; Public comment period open for regional water supply plan areas

Podcast for September 12, 2024: SPCA seeks more funding from Albemarle and Charlottesville, an update on a homeless plan update, a water supply plan briefing, and the city needs a new attorney

September 11, 2024: There is a School Board race in Albemarle County's Rio District; Work underway to bring Blue Tunnel experience to more visitors

September 10, 2024: Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA seeks new contract with Albemarle and Charlottesville for mandated animal shelter services required under Virginia law

Week Ahead for September 9, 2024: Greene County to consider limits on farm wineries and breweries; Nelson County changing locations for new Department of Social Services building

Podcast for September 7, 2024: Local delegation takes trip to Champaign-Urbana to learn about how transit system there uses hydrogen

September 4, 2024: Crozet may run out of water to support population growth after 2045; Water supply planning in Virginia to become more regional

September 3, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors accept public-private partnership to move Home Depot closer to opening date

Week Ahead for September 2, 2024: Memory Project to deliver report on role of Court Square in slave trade; Council to consider sidewalk waiver for private development on Ivy Road

Podcast for August 31, 2024: $750K in tax rebates for Home Depot, rezoning for 203 housing units at Granger property, and traffic fatalities are up so far this decade

August 29, 2024: Alexandria firm seeks higher returns with purchase of Cavalier Crossing Apartments

August 27, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors have approved a rezoning for 69-acre Granger property for up to 203 units

Podcast for August 26, 2024: Ranked choice voting in Albemarle, updates on residential density in Charlottesville, and a meeting is coming up soon for Pantops road improvements

Week Ahead for August 26, 2024: Beard Mountain Vineyards request for event venue to go before Greene Supervisors; Albemarle PC to consider rezoning of residential land on Rio Road to commercial

Podcast for August 23, 2024: VDOT eliminates left turns at Hydraulic/29 and updates from Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders

August 22, 2024: Two-thirds of the Albemarle Electoral Board express concerns about ranked choice voting

August 21, 2024: No left turns allowed from Hydraulic onto U.S. 29 after Sunday

August 20, 2024: Charlottesville continues work on design for Stribling Avenue sidewalk

Week Ahead for August 19, 2024: Ranked choice voting up for approval in Charlottesville and up for a briefing in Albemarle; Albemarle Supervisors to get update on zoning modernization

Podcast for August 17, 2024: Council approves parkland purchase for Meadows neighborhood; Albemarle briefed on Eastern Avenue procurement

August 16, 2024: DEQ lifts drought advisories across Virginia, but Shenandoah region remains under drought warning

August 14, 2024: City Council wants full access to Meadows neighborhood from future District Avenue roundabout

August 13, 2024: UVA Foundation buys land at Airport Road / Lewis & Clark intersection

Week Ahead for August 12, 2024: Charlottesville considering new commission to review public art; Albemarle Supervisors to meet with Economic Development Authority

August 9, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors learn more about public-private partnership to build southern extension of Eastern Avenue

Podcast for August 8, 2024: Charlottesville City Council agrees on $8.7 million for Carlton purchase, enhanced housing investigations, and increased salaries for future counterparts

August 7, 2024: Sunshine Court LLC accepts $7.25 million Habitat counter-offer for Carlton Mobile Home Court

August 6, 2024: VDOT opens Hydraulic roundabout a week early; Kindlewood financing subject of public hearing Thursday in Richmond

Week Ahead for August 5, 2024: Council to vote on new lease agreement with Charlottesville Parking Center for Water Street Garage; Eastern Avenue goes before Albemarle Supervisors

Podcast for August 3, 2024: Stories on Albemarle’s Comprehensive Plan, development on Alderman Road, Monday's public hearing for Council salary increase, and more!

August 2, 2024: Public engagement to take place before Albemarle staff finalize Comprehensive Plan draft

August 1, 2024: Recount underway in Fifth District Republican primary; New location for Crozet thrift store

July 31, 2024: New development era underway in Charlottesville as plans filed to replace single family house on Alderman Road with six townhouses

June 2024 Charlottesville property transactions: House on Alderman Road purchased and plans have been filed to redevelop with six townhouses by-right

Week Ahead for July 29, 2024: A look at economic development in Nelson County; Public meeting for Court Square and Market Street parks in Charlottesville

Podcast for July 27, 2024: Carlton counter-offer, disappointment at Albemarle Planning Commission, and three stories from the TJPDC

July 26, 2024: Habitat for Humanity to make counter-offer for Carlton Mobile Home Park

July 25, 2024: Redevelopment of 1193 Seminole Trail as mixed-use project with 165 apartments gets support from Albemarle Planning Commission

July 24, 2024: Both Albemarle and Charlottesville making changes to funding process for nonprofits that provide human services

Week Ahead for July 22, 2024: Public hearing in Albemarle for mixed-use development on U.S. 29; RSWA seeks new name for Ivy Materials Utilization Center

July 18, 2024: Charlottesville City Council briefed on progress toward climate action goals

July 17, 2024: Charlottesville Area Transit begins FY25 with a boost, while work continues toward a regional transit authority

July 16, 2024: Albemarle County planning staff explain changes to AC44 process; City Manager Sanders looks back at first year

Week Ahead for July 15, 2024: Charlottesville to review greenhouse gas emissions inventory; Albemarle Supervisors to hold public hearing on changes to allow taller cell towers

Podcast for July 12, 2024: New names for Charlottesville schools, Parks and Recreation month, small nuclear reactors, and tracking transportation projects in Albemarle

July 11, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors mark anniversary of lynching of John Henry James; Greene Supervisors postpone public hearing for event venue at farm winery

July 10, 2024: Dominion to study feasibility of small modular nuclear reactor at North Anna Power Station; Recent legislation allows company to charge ratepayers for early development costs

July 8, 2024: Incident in Belmont leaves pedestrian dead after possible altercation with driver

Week Ahead for July 8, 2024: Albemarle County Planning Commission to get look at “refined” process for Comprehensive Plan update

July 5, 2024: Alleged murder-suicide under investigation in Charlottesville; an update on Albemarle County's Comprehensive Plan

July 4, 2024: Fluvanna Supervisors agree to Lafayette Trail marker in Columbia; Fireworks safety tips from UVA

Podcast for July 3, 2024: Two major Charlottesville projects move forward, Chief Kochis appears before Council, five new BOV members, and the city seeks dismissal of suit against zoning code

July 2, 2024: No ruling yet after court hearing for lawsuit seeking voidance of Charlottesville's new zoning code

July 1, 2024: Charlottesville celebrates "topping off" at Buford Middle School, ribbon-cutting for Belmont Bridge

Week Ahead for July 1, 2024: Charlottesville to review sidewalk priority list; Fluvanna Supervisors to hold public hearing on solar ban on agricultural land

May 2024 City Transactions: Seven residential properties in Charlottesville sell for over $1 million; UVA Foundation picks up three buildings on Arlington Blvd

June 27, 2024: Youngkin supports McGuire as winner of close Fifth District race; Good has until July 12 to ask for recount

June 26, 2024: RWSA declares drought watch, calls for voluntary water conservation measures amid "flash" conditions

June 25, 2024: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear John Dewberry's appeal in $43 million trademark violation case; All of Virginia now under drought watch or advisory

June 24, 2024: Hydraulic/Hillsdale intersection to close for roundabout replacement beginning July 8; Local Food Hubs to close

Week Ahead for June 24, 2024: Solar policy shows up across several meetings in the region; Charlottesville’s public housing body to meet twice

Podcast for June 23, 2024: Social equity, stormwater, fighting Alzheimer's at UVA, and regional economic development

June 21, 2024: Charlottesville Deputy City Manager Marshall explains social equity approach to providing local government services

Podcast for June 19, 2024: Juneteenth, Smart Scale, 5th District election results, and UVA panel approves changes to major capital plan

June 19, 2024: Fifth District Republican nomination race too close to call; Witt gets 57 percent of vote in Democratic primary

June 18, 2024: Cooling centers open, Alzheimer’s research to get big boost at Harrison Center, and another look at regional economic development

June 17, 2024: DEQ continues to investigate fuel spill at new Wawa; Albemarle Supervisors endorse eight Smart Scale submissions

Week Ahead for June 17, 2024: Charlottesville City Council to get briefing on The State of Homelessness from area groups

Podcast for June 15, 2024: City Councilors take trip to Champaign-Urbana to inspect hydrogen production for public transit

June 14, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors seek to keep Broadway area reserved for light industrial

June 13, 2024: UVA Major Capital Plan to include update of study on how to go coal-free for heating Grounds

June 11, 2024: Area delegation travels to Illinois to tour hydrogen production used by Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District to power a dozen buses

Week Ahead for June 10, 2024: Albemarle and Charlottesville’s EDAs to meet; Greene PC wants more information from Greene Supervisors on proposed tech district

Podcast edition for June 8, 2024: UVA Board of Visitors highlights, Fifth District candidate forum, and more

June 7, 2024: UVA Board of Visitors' committee learns that major fundraising campaign exceeds $5.2 billion

June 5, 2024: Youngkin announces Virginia will no longer mandate zero-emission vehicles by 2035

June 4, 2024: Three Democrats and Republican incumbent appear at Spring Creek candidate forum; McGuire did not show up

Week Ahead for June 3, 2024: UVA Board of Visitors to hold “leadership discussion” on Thursday; Habitat seeks nearly $3 million from Albemarle for Southwood

May 31, 2024: Albemarle County working on public-private partnership to complete long-awaited roadway in Crozet

May 29, 2024: Design panel gets first look at six-story apartment to be built as part of UVA affordable housing initiative

April 2024 property transactions in Charlottesville: Mountain View developer buys another single-family house; Piedmont Community Land Trust sells another unit in Fifeville

Week Ahead for May 28, 2024: Albemarle wants input from developers on improving Rio form-based code; Greene Supervisors to get update on water and sewer operations

Podcast edition for May 25, 2024: City transportation planners make their case for public trust; CAT strategic plan; UVA to build 2,000 beds for second-year students

May 24, 2024: UVA to build up to 2,000 beds for second-year students on Emmet Street and Ivy Road

May 23, 2024: Preliminary report published for Palmyra plane crash; Local groups get funding for tourism marketing

Week Ahead for May 20, 2024: Downtown Mall recommendations to go before City Council; MPO to vote on long-range plan, Smart Scale submissions

May 17, 2024: Charlottesville Police Department publishes annual report for 2023

May 15, 2024: Charlottesville Area Transit seeking input on transit strategic plan

May 13, 2024: CAAR report finds median sales price for homes increased 28 percent in Charlottesville in first quarter

Week Ahead for May 13, 2024: Albemarle PC to hold public hearing for rezoning for intelligence campus; Greene to enter into consent order with DEQ for sewer plant violations

May 11, 2024 podcast: Premier Circle funding, region economic development, Charlottesville tourism funding, and it is Older Americans Month

May 9, 2024: UVA Board of Visitors to meet tomorrow; Albemarle commits to $2M in funding for Premier Circle

May 8, 2024: Regional body approves regional economic development strategy; Faculty group to hold town hall on UVA camp removal

May 8, 2024 podcast: UVA Town Hall, Louisa restores PVCC funding, Albemarle adopts budget, and the Green Olive Tree

May 7, 2024: UVA officials explain why force was used to remove encampment on "terribly sad and upsetting day"

May 6, 2024: Virginia State Police use force to disperse unlawful assembly at UVA

Week Ahead for May 6, 2024: Solar restrictions to be discussed in Fluvanna and Louisa; VDOT has found Charlottesville “deficient” in being able to implement transportation projects

May 4, 2024 podcast: Louisa County adopts a budget without funding for PVCC; Albemarle pursues rezoning for defense and research campus outside Rivanna Station

May 1, 2024: Louisa County adopts FY25 budget, pulls $5,859 in funding for PVCC because a student group showed a documentary

April 30, 2024: BAR provides feedback on potential downtown Charlottesville hotel where apartments had been planned

Week Ahead for April 29, 2024: Budget season FY25 nears completion with adoption in Albemarle and Louisa; Land bank debate continues in Charlottesville

March 2024 Charlottesville Transactions: Four properties in "core" neighborhood zoning change hands; New owner for Days Inn on Emmet Street

April 25, 2024: Charlottesville seeks input on sidewalk priorities; Albemarle's own rezoning for Rivanna Futures is on the fast track

April 24, 2024: Another solar project under review in Albemarle; Charlottesville seeks firms to develop urban forest management plan

April 23, 2024: UVA seeking one firm to operate child-care services for employees; Man in stable condition after West Main stabbing this morning

April 22, 2024: Albemarle County to open waitlist for select housing vouchers for one week in early May

Week Ahead for April 22, 2024: Budget public hearings this week in Albemarle and Greene; Nelson Supervisors to further discuss their budget

April 20, 2024: Nine audio versions of stories from this week’s newsletter

April 18, 2024: General Assembly to reconvene May 13 for special session to complete budget, finalize legislation

April 17, 2024: Council adopts $253M budget for FY25 after no one speaks at final public hearing on tax rate increase

April 16, 2024: Good outraises McGuire in latest campaign finance report for Fifth District Republican race

April 15, 2024: Homicide suspect turns himself in to Charlottesville police; Alternative school closes for day after student brings gun to class

Week Ahead for April 15, 2024: Charlottesville City Council to hold public hearing on 20 cent increase in personal property tax rate, adopt FY25 budget

April 10, 2024: UVA seeks firms to conduct transportation planning, oversee Grove Street planning study

April 9, 2024: Youngkin vetoes bill that would have allowed localities to decide on sales tax increase for school construction

April 8, 2024: Charlottesville City Attorney on 60-day personal leave; City to retain Richmond firm to provide counsel, representation in law suits

Week Ahead for April 8, 2024: Public hearing in Nelson County for one cent real estate tax increase; 410-unit Holly Hills rezoning to go before Albemarle PC

April 5, 2024: Charlottesville's final draft budget based on 20 cent increase in personal property tax rate, but meals tax increase limited to half percentage point

April 3, 2024: Governor Youngkin vetoes another bill related to invasive species and one on climate change

April 2, 2024: Councilor Oschrin takes aim at car culture with last-minute suggestion to increase personal property tax rate

April 1, 2024: Group plans to hold rally at City Hall in favor of ceasefire resolution; Council to hold first reading of $251M budget for FY25

Week Ahead for April 1, 2024: Council to hold first of two readings to approve FY25 budget; Albemarle may take up Ragged Mountain Natural Area uses

Podcast for March 30, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors advertise personal property tax rate increase; Charlottesville responds to zoning code lawsuit

March 28, 2024: Albemarle Supervisors set tax rates for FY25 including increases in personal property tax rate, lodging tax rate

Albemarle property transactions for the second half of January 2024

March 27, 2024: Construction has begun on first phase of Biscuit Run Park in Albemarle with fall opening planned

March 26, 2024: Freas promoted to be Charlottesville’s Deputy City Manager for Operations

March 26, 2024: Podcast edition with segments on Charlottesville's Vibrant Community Fund, the CityHealth Dashboard, and payments UVA makes to Albemarle County

March 25, 2024: Charlottesville seeks dismissal of lawsuit to overturn new zoning

Week Ahead for March 25, 2024: March goes out with budget work sessions in Albemarle and Charlottesville

March 21, 2024: Albemarle's deputy fire chief provides update on brush fires, urges public to sign up for community alerts

March 20, 2024: Podcast version of most of the last two newsletters

March 20, 2024: Albemarle and Louisa both declare local states of emergency due to wildfires

March 19, 2024: City Council discusses expenditure and spending increases at first budget work session, pondering potential three-cent real property tax rate increase

March 18, 2024: More Charlottesville employees agree to unionize; Governor Youngkin vetoes bill to allow bans on sale of English ivy

Week Ahead for March 18, 2024: Tax rate public hearing tonight in Charlottesville; Albemarle EDA to consider $300K investment in CvilleBioHub

March 14, 2024: Staff developing by-laws for future regional transit authority; Council agrees to staff recommendations on alternative fuels pilot

February 2024: Single family house on 10th Street NW sells for $625K and 31 other Charlottesville transactions

March 11, 2024: Charlottesville seeking firms to help with review of applications submitted under new Development Code

Week Ahead for March 11, 2024: Budget work sessions in most TJPDC localities; Charlottesville's FY25 plan calls for more funding for non-profits

March 6, 2024: Sanders recommends $251M FY25 budget based on two-cent real property tax increase

March 5, 2024: Public has three days left to weigh in on Barracks Road Projects

March 4, 2024: City's transit union asks Council to consider ending contract with Jaunt for paratransit services

Week Ahead for March 4, 2024: Fluvanna may eliminate use of rural land for utility-scale solar projects; Local contractor wants Albemarle to pay more for Ivy Road project

March 1, 2024: Belmont Bridge construction to be completed under emergency contract

February 28, 2024: Charlottesville to respond to lawsuit seeking dismissal of zoning code

Week Ahead for February 26, 2024: Nelson County PC to take vote on Comprehensive Plan recommendations; Greene Supervisors to review that PC’s recommendations on implementation

February 24, 2024: Details from VDOT on work expected for four projects at Hydraulic Road at U.S. 29

January 2024 Charlottesville transactions: Two CX-5 properties in Jefferson Park Avenue neighborhood sell for $970,000

February 21, 2024: Richardson unveils $629M Albemarle budget for FY25 with no tax rate increases anticipated

February 20, 2024: TJPDC gets support for road safety planning from Supervisors in Greene and Nelson

Week Ahead for February 19, 2024: CRHA to continue to be involved with 405 Avon redevelopment; Council to be asked to spend another $3M on public housing project

A Selection of January 2024 Albemarle Property Transactions: Part 1

February 16, 2024: RWSA completes installation of temporary pump station

February 14, 2024: After one week, Lyons is out as Charlottesville's deputy city manager

February 13, 2024: Sanders puts decarbonization study on pause; Council to hold another work session on CAT fuels

Week Ahead for February 12, 2024: Places29 group to get briefing on Hydraulic-area projects; Two AC44 meetings in Albemarle this week

February 8, 2024: Council approves city’s purchase above-market purchase of CRHA-owned property

February 6, 2024: Councilors float potential real property tax rate increase to cover cost of raising employee salaries to market rate

February 5, 2024: CAAR report documents continuing slowdown of area housing market

Week Ahead for February 5, 2024: Council to adopt manuals for Development Code; Public hearing for North Fork rezoning in Albemarle

February 2, 2024: UVA working group releases report on violence prevention; VDOT taking input on Plank Road through truck restrictions

January 31, 2024: CRHA to purchase Downtown Mall building for new headquarters; Charlottesville assessments up 5 percent

January 29, 2024: Louisa's population has grown 7.5 percent since 2020 while Charlottesville's rate is relatively flat

Week Ahead for January 29, 2024: CRHA to buy Downtown Mall building for $2.65 million; Nelson PC holding public hearing on Comprehensive Plan

January 26, 2024: Albemarle assessments up 4.07 percent in 2024; Hollymead boil notice still in effect

New church takes over worship site at 750 Hinton Avenue and other Charlottesville real estate transactions stories from December

January 23, 2024: CAT director makes pitch for testing two alternative sources of fuel for future bus purchases

Restaurant site in Belmont sells for $1.4 million and many more November 2023 Charlottesville transactions

Week Ahead for January 22, 2024: Charlottesville PC to review rules for new Development Code; Albemarle PC to review grant program for affordable housing

January 19, 2024: Lawsuit claims Charlottesville failed to plan for density increase so zoning code invalid

January 16, 2024: Albemarle approves funding for two affordable housing projects

Week Ahead for January 15, 2024: Charlottesville pondering $4M million purchase of CRHA property on Avon Street; Albemarle's 2024 property assessments to be released

January 12, 2024: Two top UVA land use officials named as chair and vice chair of Albemarle Planning Commission

January 9, 2024: Charlottesville Schools providing bus rides to all eligible students; Monticello to buy Michie Tavern

January 8, 2024: UVA infectious disease expert provides updates on COVID, other viruses

Week Ahead for January 8, 2024: Another set of public hearings for Verve Charlottesville and 2117 Ivy Road; Albemarle to consider funding request for Premier Circle

January 5, 2024: Charlottesville police respond to armed individual in Belmont; Adams remains Louisa BOS chair

January 3, 2024: Andrews becomes Chair of Albemarle Board of Supervisors; Councilor Oschrin introduces herself

January 2, 2024: Juandiego Wade is Charlottesville's next mayor; UVA panel briefed on plans for new student housing at Darden

Week Ahead for January 1, 2024: A new year begins with additional city funding for Premier Circle project