Changes in Belmont, plus an interview with Vanessa German. Credit: WTJU
On WTJU’s Soundboard this week, Giles, Elliott, and Emily talk with host Eliza Wilson about change in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville, including a long-time rental community being displaced and the pressures that promote single-family homes over potentially affordable apartment buildings.
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Emily Hays

Emily Hays grew up in Charlottesville and graduated from Yale in 2016. She covered growth, development, and affordable living. Before writing for Charlottesville Tomorrow, she produced a podcast on education and caste in Maharashtra, India.

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Giles Morris

I'm Charlottesville Tomorrow's Executive Director. Want to let me know what you think about Charlottesville Tomorrow or what’s missing in local media? Connect with me here. The best way to stay connected to our community of readers is to subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, which you can do by clicking here.

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Elliott Robinson

Elliott Robinson has spent nearly 15 years in journalism and joined Charlottesville Tomorrow as its news editor in August 2018 through 2021. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University.