Charlottesville’s City Council has approved a new design for the eastern side of McIntire Park, a 75-acre space that will include a botanical garden, skate park and enhanced access for pedestrian and bike traffic. “This design is the outcome of many months of community input, public open houses and a presentation to council this past […]
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Preparation continues for McIntire Botanical Garden
Park Design workshop to be held tonight As Charlottesville plans a new look for the eastern half of McIntire Park, a nonprofit organization is working with the city to make their collective dream of a botanical garden a near-term reality. “It is hoped that by 2016 a lot of the trails inside the […]
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Councilors debate ponds in new McIntire Park design
The Charlottesville City Council looked favorably on a new design for the eastern side of McIntire Park last week, but asked for revisions that would make two small ponds better fit into the landscape. The council decided in September 2012 to close the municipal golf course that has been the park’s major feature for several […]
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City makes botanical garden partnership official
Plans for a botanical garden in the eastern half of McIntire Park may move forward now that a nonprofit group has formalized a partnership with the city of Charlottesville. The City Council on Monday adopted a resolution to work with the McIntire Botanical Garden group to redevelop the eastern half of the park. “We’re delighted […]
