A firm hired by Charlottesville to develop a master plan for West Main Street had another chance Monday to explain to elected officials the merits of its work. The city hired Alexandria-based Rhodeside & Harwell in 2013 to conduct a $340,000 study of West Main, and the firm’s concept was unveiled in December. However, Mayor […]
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Charlottesville mayor blasts West Main streetscape plan
The future of a proposed new look to Charlottesville’s West Main Street is in question after a leading city councilor gave his critique Tuesday night. “The whole West Main Street plan is not a coherent design,” said Mayor Satyendra Huja. “It is a cluttered plan with too many inconsistent concepts.” “I plan to vote against […]
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West Main streetscape details unveiled to City Council, public
The Charlottesville City Council has learned more about how the West Main Street corridor might be redesigned to make the road a public space that is safer for cyclists and pedestrians. It comes with a cost estimate as high as $30 million, if utility lines are moved underground. “West Main Street has an opportunity to […]
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City planning panel recommends $18.2 million capital improvement budget
The Charlottesville Planning Commission has endorsed an $18.2 million capital improvement budget for the next fiscal year, but also asked the City Council to consider adding more money for new street trees and to encourage the fire department to transition to smaller vehicles. The five-year capital plan totals $87 million through 2020, though councilors will […]
