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Jim’s April 2025 Note

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I write a note every month. A lot of my clients read it, and a lot of people who aren’t my clients read it. It’s about real estate, sort of, even tangentially sometimes. It’s never AI. The mistakes are mine. So are the stories. As …

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240/250 Roundabout – Finally!

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You’ve seen the sign that 240/250 construction is coming. It’s the roundabout. When will the roundabout be finished? Construction of the roundabout is anticipated to begin in late May of this year, and the construction will be substantially completed in the winter of 2025. We …

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2026 Albemarle County Budget

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“No one spoke” has to be one of the most common descriptors when recounting Albemarle/local government budget meetings. Dig into the current Albemarle County budget here, and make time if you can to attend the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meeting at noon Wednesday 26 …

NIH, UVA, Funding, and the Crozet Market

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I posted a version of this on the RealCrozetVA FB page. Think of how many people you know associated with UVA, UVA Medical, research, etc. These cuts are going to affect all of us. Think about how many people you know who have suffered from …

Crozet Gathering Space Concept Study

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What follows is but a project, and a fantastic idea. We – not just Crozetians, but humans – need third spaces. While we’re not a city, we’re still humans. America’s social fabric is unraveling as traditional community gathering spots disappear, leaving people increasingly isolated in …

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What does Crozet Want? Infrastructure & Greenspace

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Well, the Crozetians to commented on this Facebook post at least want infrastructure, greenspace, and more businesses. So many of us want sidewalks. I’d add a request for wider, more welcoming, and inviting sidewalks that connect our neighborhoods and our communities. I ask each of …