The Charlottesville Planning Commission is hoping to conclude its work updating the city’s Comprehensive Plan by June, a deadline set by the previous City Council. “At some point, we’re just going to have to say we’re as ready as we’re going to be,” said Commissioner John Santoski. State law requires planning commissions to “prepare and […]
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Commission to resume work on Charlottesville Comprehensive Plan
The Charlottesville Planning Commission is set to resume work Tuesday on its revision of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, a document intended to guide local government decisions on issues such as growth and development. As they do, some neighborhood leaders are seeking language that would lead to protection against the effects of a rising population. “My […]
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Charlottesville’s growth at center of planning workshop
As Charlottesville begins a review of its Comprehensive Plan, members of the Planning Commission want residents to take an interest and get involved. “The city will change and grow, and the community must have opportunities to be heard on how that growth will occur and how it will be managed,” said Taneia Dowell, a member […]
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Councilors briefed on urban design issues, new planning position
The head of an appointed group that advises the Charlottesville City Council on urban design issues briefed officials Monday on the group’s continuing mission. “We seek to shape the environment that we live in for all the activities of our citizens and to create beautiful, functional, safe and inspiring places,” said Mike Stoneking, head of […]
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City design group discusses community engagement strategies
As Charlottesville continues to experience a building and redevelopment boom, some officials are hoping increased public participation in the Comprehensive Plan update can help ensure that the city grows in a manner that benefits all its residents. “We keep getting the message that we are not getting all the different voices at the table,” City […]
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Council wants more community engagement on community engagement strategy
As Charlottesville embarks on the latest update of its Comprehensive Plan, City Council wants to find new ways of getting more residents involved in a process to help shape future development. “We’re a fast-changing city and there is a lot of fear and concern about change and displacement particularly among our historic African-American neighborhoods that […]
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Commissioners finalizing strategy for Charlottesville Comprehensive Plan update
The Charlottesville Planning Commission is putting the finishing touches on a document that seeks to get more city residents involved in upcoming conversations about how the city is preparing for growth. “It seems like it is our responsibility to bring a diverse group of people to the table,” said Commissioner Genevieve Keller, adding that it […]
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Charlottesville Planning Commission turns attention to Comprehensive Plan
As more people choose to live in Charlottesville and more companies launch or expand, officials are reviewing the city’s rules and regulations to try to make sure that development’s impact on existing residents can be mitigated. “Development is going to happen one way or another,” said Planning Commissioner Genevieve Keller at a recent work session. […]
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County planners recommend approval of Adelaide development in Crozet
A proposed 80-unit development off U.S. 250 in Crozet cleared a regulatory hurdle Tuesday as the Albemarle County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request related to the project. The commission voted, 5-2, to approve rezoning the 20-acre Adelaide development site from its by-right one-unit-per-acre zoning to six units per acre. Commissioners Mac Lafferty and Jennie […]
