Here we go. The 240/250 roundabout construction has begun. Picture with the detour is below; as of this morning, 680 is not closed, but it will close eventually during construction. From VDOT’s project page “Construction at this intersection is under way. VDOT will reconstruct the …
After Effects of Albemarle’s Cyberattack
Last week, Albemarle sent out this email: Albemarle County Cybersecurity Incident “Media Partners: “Albemarle County experienced a cyber incident earlier this week. While the response is ongoing and active, I would like to share with you an update: Albemarle County is actively responding …
Days on Market in Crozet Real Estate Market
Thought I’d put together some Crozet context. From 1/1- 6/16 Looking at a more recent snapshot of 4/1 – 6/16 Data aside, I feel that the market is shifting. Slowly. Crash? Nope. Longer days on market on the horizon? Likely. One more data point: 124 …
Windy Knoll – 22 Housing Units Near Harris Teeter?
More people to use the new sidewalks on 250 plus some affordable housing? Plus, people really do show up to CCAC meetings when it directly affects them. First – if you have questions, concerns, are looking for housing, maybe start with Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Housing Resources …
Goodbye, Crozet Laundromat
Maybe they’ll underground the powerlines. Here’s hoping for apartments, too! From the Crozet Gazette last year: The county’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) conducted a preliminary architecture review at its February 5 meeting for the proposed Three Notch’d Center in Crozet—a 23,120- square-foot, two story mixed-use …
Eastern Avenue inching forward
Baby steps. Maybe? My opinion: a car/truck-only road will be a generational failure. From Charlottesville Community Engagement Albemarle County puts Eastern Avenue project out to bid One of the dilemmas faced by Albemarle County is a growing population and limited transportation funding to build all …
Crozet Trails Crew – Upcoming Events
The Crozet Trails are one of the most important connective tissues in the Crozet Community, and they are always looking for new volunteers. If you can make it out on the 7th, please do! Please consider joining us Saturday, June 7th for a Trail Day! …
The roundabout is coming, the roundabout is coming!
Finally. Infrastructure improvements take time, and patience. Rt. 240/250/680 intersection improvements will address safety, traffic movements CULPEPER – On Monday, May 19 a contractor for the Virginia Department of Transportation began construction of the long-awaited roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), …
Eastern Connector RFP – Maybe It Will be Built?
I’ll reiterate my plea for a generationally-shaping bridge rather than merely a bridge to move cars and trucks. “Plant trees the shade of which you’ll never enjoy.” Building a bridge that connects 250 to 240 without providing protected bike lanes (paint is neither protection nor …
Jim’s April 2025 Note
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 …