The Co-Op is looking for another location while the project partners continue searching for an operator for the development’s grocery store.
Category: Our neighborhoods
We cover the physical landscapes of Charlottesville and surrounding counties and how things change. We help you understand how history has shaped our city, and how our choices today will affect the future.
Posted inFirst person
From housing to small businesses to vibrant culture, here’s what Richard Aguilar wants you to know about his community
The stories of Southwood, of thriving Latino-owned businesses and vibrant festivals, are not just isolated victories, writes Aguilar.
Posted inShort and Important
Charlottesville votes for ‘Rooted’ to reimagine melted Lee statue into a bronze baobab tree in Market Street Park
About 64% of nearly 1,000 people voted for MASS Design group’s public art concept, announced the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
How many people need shelter? A new count in the summer will help us plan, says Charlottesville advocate
The Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless is seeking volunteers on July 22 and 23.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
For Fifeville residents, the fight over a seven-story luxury student housing complex isn’t over yet
After finding out that there is no legal mechanism for City Council to re-vote on The Mark, Fifeville residents are exploring their options to continue to advocate for the future of their neighborhood.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
Free community forum will spotlight rising food insecurity among local immigrant families
Advocates say recent immigration enforcement has left many families struggling to afford groceries and other basic necessities.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
Attend two community meetings this week about a seven-story student housing apartment building planned for Fifeville
Fifeville residents have previously expressed opposition to the building, which is called The Mark.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
Despite community opposition, plans for an eight-story luxury student housing building on West Main Street move forward
The developer has also stated its intent to work with the adjacent neighborhood on a “memory walk” that honors the history of Westhaven, the city’s oldest public housing community.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Q&A with Virginia’s three Republican primary candidates for U.S. Senate
Data centers emerged as one of the biggest points of disagreement between the three candidates. From nuclear-powered data centers to stronger local control, the candidates offered competing visions for Virginia’s future.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Have an idea for how to improve Charlottesville’s development code? Here’s how to share it.
Community members, builders and developers can share their thoughts on zoning, development standards and other topics during a June 23 meeting.
