Two Biggish Things In Crozet Development This Week

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I read almost all of what Sean puts out in Charlottesville Community Engagement, and happily pay for it. And if you’re interested, and will read it, I’ll give you (only one of you!) a gift subscription as well. The Wednesday Board of Supervisors meeting looks packed, as does the Wednesday CCAC meeting. Good lord, there’s a lot going on in Albemarle County, and we benefit enormously from Sean’s tireless work.… Read More

A Brief Update on Downtown Crozet Redevelopment

May 15, 2026

I had the opportunity sit in on a zoom this morning where Joe Fore and Lee Cilimberg updated some Charlottesville Realtors on the state of the Downtown Crozet Initiative. I was a few minutes late, but caught most of the meeting. Short takeaways: Notes taken with Granola AI (this is the first time I’ve used this tool in this manner; I think it’s useful) Crozet Plaza Development Project Plaza Design… Read More

CCA Meeting – 5 May – School Capacity in Albemarle

May 1, 2026

Wow. CCA is zooming their meeting! Many years ago in a CCAC meeting, a gentleman stood up and asked boldly, “I don’t have any kids in Crozet schools! My taxes should not go to the schools!” Sir, we’re trying to have a society here. We all benefit from good schools, and as we’re finding more an more, an educated populace can make better decisions. Our schools matter. My kids have… Read More

Mint Springs Dam Improvements

March 31, 2026

Riding up to Mint Springs this morning, we were met with a bunch of trees down and a fencing around the lower pond. I emailed Albemarle County early this morning, did a bit of searching on their site and I found the Facilities & Environmental Services report for Fiscal Year 2026 (pdf). On my way out of the Mint Springs on this morning, I stopped and asked one of the… Read More