The preparations for next year’s Charlottesville budget began this week when the Planning Commission met to establish funding priorities for the capital improvement program. “The role of the Planning Commission is to guide development and development activities in the city,” said Alexander Ikefuna, the city’s new director of neighborhood development services. “It’s like a watchdog.” […]
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Council reduces funding for future small area plans
The Charlottesville City Council will spend less on creating new small area plans over the next five years, but remains committed to spending at least $1 million a year to implement projects called for in one of the completed plans. “If you know something is likely to cost a certain amount, you make sure you […]
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Council contemplates where to prepare for growth
Charlottesville’s recently adopted Comprehensive Plan calls for detailed efforts to help ensure the infrastructure is in place for a more urban environment. However, elected and appointed officials do not have consensus on which part of the 10.4-square-mile city should be targeted for a costly “small area plan.” “We don’t have money trees yet, so we […]
