The CoWorking idea has been around for a long time, and I asked in 2018 if CoWorking could work in Crozet. (and in 2010)
Well .. CoWorking is coming to Crozet.
via email from Arin Sime (edited slightly by me)
The Coworking office is finally complete this month! I’m going to invite people to start co-working in October, and I already have a nice list of people waiting to sign up when it’s officially open, but I’d welcome a few more before capping the membership for a while.
I’m having an open house next Tuesday, September 24th, from 4:00-6:00pm for anyone to stop by who’s interested in co-working. The address is 5405 Ashlar Avenue, Suite #201. That’s in the new Old Trail Heights building, across the green space from Grit cafe.
Anyone who has questions is welcome to email me at [email protected] or call 434 226 0878.
Pictures courtesy of Arin Sime
This is an exciting post, because I didn’t write most of it. Thanks to Neve Gallagher for going to the 12 September 2019 CCAC meeting, tweeting it, and writing the following. My .02 on the Crozet Park proposal, and the bike path: Need more bike paths. If they are going to expand Crozet Park, doing so without commensurate infrastructure (bike paths, sidewalks, roads) and without actually talking to neighbors, is negligent.
The community involvement in the Crozet Master Plan has exceeded the CCAC’s expectations. They had ordered pizza for 75 people and over 120 came, on Monday September 9th, to give their input. The CCAC is looking community involvement and presenting varying opportunities for it, since the Master Plan is, ultimately, for the people.
There is a play-by-play on Twitter of the CCAC meeting if you’re looking for in-depth coverage of the meeting.
Highlights
- Crozet Master Plan Update
- More community involvement than expected
- Opened up the floor for input on the following questions:
- “Did anything surprise you about the workshop, on Monday September 9th?”
- “What worked well?”
- “What should we continue doing or what should we start doing?”
- Majority response was that there were ample opportunities for community input & involvement and this was greatly appreciated
- Barnes Lumber Development Road/ Bike Path Discussion
- Doug Bates presented the initial road plan and the revised road plan to the floor, asking for opinions on the revision.
- The general consensus was that the bike path was a better option than the bike lanes on the roads. Why?
- A bike path is more family friendly & appealing to the typical Crozet local
- A concern that has gone into the planning of building these roads with VDOT is the potential for this to turn into a high speed road; Frank Stoner assures that they are looking at ways to prevent this
- Talk of raised intersections to prevent high speed traffic
- Claudius Crozet Park Facility Proposal
- Drew Holzwarth reviewed the Crozet Park Facility plans, explained the reasons this facility was a necessity and how, as a town, plan to pay for it
- Holzwarth referenced past Crozet Park projects that were great successes due to high community involvement in fundraising.
This month’s CCAC meeting had an overall theme of community involvement. Without the community input these plans will go through, building will commence and citizens of Crozet will be displeased with some aspect of the design. The CCAC is offering ways to get the community mobilized and easily put in their two cents. I suggest we all take these opportunities presented to raise our concerns and collaborate to allow the plans for Crozet to reflect our community.
Continue reading “Bike Paths, Big YMCA, Master Plan”
Crozet Artisan Depot is thrilled to present a show and sale of blown glass work by guest artist Minh Martin of Romeo Glass from August 1-31, 2019. An opening reception will take place as part of Second Saturday Crozet on August 10th from 1-3pm in the historic Crozet train depot.
Minh Martin creates blown glass stemware and vessels in his Romeo Glass studio near Charlottesville, VA. For his August show at The Depot, he will bring a mix of exquisite goblets, vases, and sculptural work.
Crozet Artisan Depot is a hub for the artist community of central Virginia, representing 80 regional artisans. We encourage you to visit The Depot in August to view this special show! For more information please sign-up to receive our monthly newsletter – www.crozetartisandepot.com –or like our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/crozetartisandepot.
Saturday, April 6, 4:00 pm.
Crozet Community Chorus presents “AMERICAN VOICES: A History of American Choral Composition”. The chorus, conducted by Dr. W. Bryce Hayes, with pianist Joyce Polifka, will sing pieces by Aaron Copland, William Billings, Randall Thompson, and Danial Pinkham and feature soloists from the community. The concert is held at Crozet Baptist Church and admission is free.
Sometimes, I take a quick picture and like it quite a bit. These are two from Tuesday morning’s bike ride.
Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day by building your own sand art succulent terrarium. One drink included with each ticket.
Help welcome the department’s new engine; check out it’s cool, customized features; and push it into the station! Tours and refreshments. Great Sunday afternoon for kids!
During the month of April, Crozet Artisan Depot proudly presents new work by local photographer Oana Moore. Oana will be at the Second Saturday Opening Reception on April 14th from 3-5pm in the historic Crozet train depot.
In this month-long show and sale, Oana presents a collection of recent photographs of the Crozet and Western Albemarle area.
“I love photographing the Crozet area with its beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, reservoir lakes, amazing wineries, orchards, horse and cattle farms.”
Artist Bio
Oana Moore, a local photographer specializing in family portraits and equine photography, is equally passionate about shooting landscapes. She grew up in Romania, lived in several major European cities, and spent a year in Scotland before settling in the United States. Oana has called Crozet home for the past eight years and has photographed the area extensively. In her photography, her focus is to create a fine art image with careful consideration to composition and light. You can see more of her work at www.oanamoore.com.
