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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TJPDC hires Baton Rouge official as its new leader
The regional agency that provides planning support to local governments has a new executive director. The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission has hired Charles P. “Chip” Boyles II to serve in the position. Boyles is currently the vice president of programs and administration for the East Baton Rouge Redevelopment. Authority. “We are excited about the […]
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One community, two approaches to urban planning
Second in a series exploring local government budgets As Albemarle and Charlottesville consider spending plans for the next fiscal year, the city is able to devote significant resources to urban infrastructure, whereas the county is facing challenges. While Albemarle has invested heavily in master planning projects over the years, its current capital budget has no […]
