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Author Archives: Jessie Higgins

I'm Charlottesville Tomorrow's managing editor and health and safety reporter. If there’s something you think we should be investigating, please email me at jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org! And you can follow all the work we do by subscribing to our free newsletter! Hablo español, y quiero mantener a la comunidad hispanohablante informada. Si tienes preguntas o información que debo saber, por favor, envíame un correo electrónico a jhiggins@cvilletomorrow.org.

A vacant, run down manufactured home is surrounded by tall grass, overgrown bushes and tree limbs.
Posted inNewsletter

As mobile home parks across the country disappear, a Crozet park owner has a plan to expand

by Jessie Higgins August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

But he’s asking for dozens of waivers from Albemarle County to do it.

A child with a purple backpack waves goodbye to someone off camera as she walks toward a yellow school bus.
Posted inNewsletter

Hundreds of Charlottesville and Albemarle kids won’t get a school bus this year

by Jessie Higgins August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

And the Charlottesville Planning Commission had quite the week.

A lot surrounded by a wire fence at the corners of a street, with a one-story brick building. A sign in front is empty, except for some washed out text.
Posted inNewsletter

As developers make big plans, residents are getting involved — and you can too

by Jessie Higgins August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Two big stories about big developments in Charlottesville.

Shrubs and greenery at the entrance to a shop in a one-storey building. The sign reads "Preston Suds LAUNDROMAT." More one storey building, and an empty lot with weeds growing, are across the street.
Posted inNewsletter

Charlottesville residents are rallying to have a say in Dairy Market expansion

by Jessie Higgins August 4, 2023August 4, 2023

Plus, Charlottesville Inclusive Media will be at Soul of Cville!

Metal rails flank a stairwell leading to a mid rise building, with a sign on a gate that reads, "No trespassing, Courtyard access for 10th & Dairy residents only."
Posted inOur neighborhoods

Dairy Market neighbors mobilize to have their say in the development of more large, mixed-use buildings that most of them can’t afford to live in

by Angilee Shah and Jessie Higgins August 2, 2023August 9, 2023

The 10th & Page Neighborhood Association is hosting a meeting Thursday that anyone (except press) can attend.

A map of Virginia shows all of the state's counties and cities. Most are white, but a few are colored different shades of yellow and green. Beside each colored county are dollar amounts.
Posted inNewsletter

How Youngkin’s plan to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative affects us

by Jessie Higgins August 1, 2023August 3, 2023

And we’re hosting a panel discussion on local efforts to rename institutions.

In the foreground, a woman waves her hand while speaking to a group, with a man in the middle of the picture looking at her.
Posted inNewsletter

What do you think should be built in the lots adjacent to the Dairy Market?

by Jessie Higgins July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

Plus, Albemarle County Public Schools is about to vote on the renaming of six schools.

In the foreground, a woman waves her hand while speaking to a group, with a man in the middle of the picture looking at her.
Posted inOur neighborhoods

Dairy Market developer said he is pausing plans for Phase 3 after hearing community outrage

by Jessie Higgins July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

“I’m hearing concerns about what we’re proposing,” developer Chris Henry said. “But what are you looking for?”

An aerial view of a commercial lot with an architectural rendering on top. The logo "Stony Point Development Group" and the text "Draft Conceptual Plan — Option 2" are at the top.
Posted inNewsletter

The developer of Dairy Market wants to expand — and is holding a community meeting TONIGHT

by Jessie Higgins July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Here’s what you need to know, plus news about goats.

An aerial view of a commercial lot with an architectural rendering on top. The logo "Stony Point Development Group" and the text "Draft Conceptual Plan — Option 2" are at the top.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions

Dairy Market’s developer will hold community meeting Tuesday night about proposed expansion

by Jessie Higgins July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Charlottesville requires developers to hold community meetings before they can apply for a permit with the city — so this is part of Stony Point Development Group’s application process.

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