Belmont was also the first neighborhood to see houses flipped and resold at much higher prices, in the early 2000s.
Author Archives: Erin O'Hare
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The Downtown Mall is getting its first ever public bathroom — and community members are ‘ecstatic’
“Oh honey! We need them desperately!” said John, who has a medical condition that requires him to be near a bathroom.
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Changing Charlottesville: Johnson Village became part of the city during a tumultuous time
If you like these newsletters, this is a great time to tell a friend to subscribe! Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 We’re back with the next installment of the Changing Charlottesville series, where we explore some of the history and recent changes within the city and the people living its 19 neighborhoods. (If you missed it […]
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With Cherry Hill and Beacon on 5th, more people live in Johnson Village than a decade ago
It has expanded with townhouses and apartments since its first single family homes were built in the 1960s.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Trial date set for lawsuit over the final disposition of Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue
Judge ordered the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center to reveal the statue’s location to the plaintiffs.
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19 neighborhoods, 19 stories about how we are changing Charlottesville
Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe for free to keep up with Changing Charlottesville! Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 Dear *|FNAME|*, Charlottesville is changing. We know you know that. After all, it’s impossible to go anywhere in the city without passing a construction site of some sort. But not all of the changes are as […]
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In Jefferson Park Avenue, UVA and the city of Charlottesville are finding ways to live together
Rezoning efforts here could help create more housing for students, and alleviate housing pressure on other parts of town.
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In less than a decade, more than 100 Black residents moved out of Starr Hill
The neighborhood was named for wealthy and educated Black families, “the Stars.” Here’s how it has changed.
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A decade of data tells a story of how Charlottesville’s neighborhoods are changing
This fall, we’re telling 19 stories about 19 neighborhoods using data, history and voices of the community.
Posted inHow we learn
Bread & Roses Community Kitchen is offering scholarships for local chefs
Applications are due Monday, Oct. 10.
