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Author Archives: Erin O'Hare
I'm Charlottesville Tomorrow's neighborhoods reporter. I’ve never met a stranger and love to listen, so, get in touch with me at eohare@cvilletomorrow.org, via Twitter @erinaroo, or flag me down when you see me out and about. If you’re not already subscribed to our free newsletter, you can do that here, and we’ll let you know when there’s a fresh story for you to read. I’m looking forward to getting to know more of you.
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Charlottesville has invested $46.7 million on affordable housing since 2010 but, ‘Is that good?’
Deputy City Manager for Operations Sam Sanders asked City Council Monday to define what it considers affordable housing, measure how much is available, and track the effectiveness of the money it spends.
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Exasperated community members ask: Why must Charlottesville choose between a new middle school and public housing?
“You can’t invest in housing without also investing in schools,” said Shymora Cooper. “The same kids that need housing are the same kids that are going to the schools that need the money.”
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The 6 things you need to know about rezoning in Charlottesville
Here’s what zoning actually means — and what that does and doesn’t have to do with affordable housing.
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Affordable mobile home parks are disappearing from Charlottesville — a new law may bring them back
“One thing that has never been that great in Charlottesville or Albemarle is, there are no places for people like me,” said Angela Durrer, a former mobile home park resident. “I don’t make that much money in a year, and even still, affordable housing over there, there is none.”
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City housing authority OKs $23 million in bonds to renovate Midway Manor
During a public hearing Monday night, the city housing authority voted to issue up to $23 million in revenue bonds to the new owner of Midway Manor, who has pledged to maintain the long-term affordability of the building’s 98 units. It won’t cost the city a dime.
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Midway Manor and its 98 affordable apartments has been sold and the new owner is asking Charlottesville for help securing $23 million for repairs
If the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority helps finance repairs with revenue bonds, it could also require the building to continue to be affordable. Community members and residents can express their views at a virtual public hearing on Monday at 6 p.m.
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Charlottesville officials have started work on the city’s massive rezoning project with the goal of increasing housing density
The city expects to finish a draft ordinance and begin soliciting public comment by April.
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Charlottesville’s IX Art Park is for sale
Two parcels are for sale for $84 million. They are home to some thriving local businesses and cultural happenings.
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Charlottesville buckles under winter weather, right? Yes. This is why.
The answer, local officials say, is simply that Charlottesville’s annual snowfall differs drastically from year to year.
