That was an interesting meeting, and like most such meetings, one that people will look back on in three years and say, “I remember that’s when learned about X.” X could be that they don’t seem to have the rights of way for the Eastern …
A Few Recent Crozet Photos
Just a few photos from morning rides around Crozet in the past few days. It could be easy to take for granted the peace and beauty found where we live. #FromtheBicycle
Old Dominion Village Rezoning – 15 February 2022
One day, the County, VDOT, developers might see the value in adding better pedestrian and bike connectivity when proposing new housing. One day. It’s a ~20 minute walk to Crozet Mudhouse. A 6 minute bike ride. 7 minute walk to Starr Hill. This is the …
Goodbye, St. George Mural
What a damn shame. More to come, but I saw during my morning bike ride that the street art on St. George Avenue has been removed/destroyed. From the December Crozet Gazette (bolding mine) “VDOT does not have a policy in place to address murals and …
Looking at Crozet’s 2022 Real Estate Market
2021 may go in the books as one of the most expensive and fastest-moving markets in history. I wrote a bit about my thoughts on 2022: Much the same as 2021. The pandemic will continue, inventory will be tight, and there will be a lot …
Storage Facility Coming to 240/250
This will certainly change the dynamic of the intersection that used to be Gateway Gas, Rocket Coffee, Sabor Latino. From Charlottesville Community Engagement (you should consider paying for a subscription; it’s invaluable) ARB to review three-story Crozet Self Storage facility The Albemarle Architectural Review Board …
So Many Car Break Ins – December 2021
This seems to happen every few years in Albemarle County. People leave their cars unlocked, a group of people go on late night sprees (or whatever they call it), and go into cars, rummage through, steal stuff, and sometimes steal cars. It’s not just Crozet; …
240 Bridge Work Beginning 22 November 2021
One of several Crozet area transportation projects gets underway on Monday. via email: CONSTRUCTION BEGINS MONDAY ON RT. 240 BRIDGE Crozet Ave. reduced to one lane controlled with signal during rehabilitation work CULPEPER — Route 240 (Crozet Avenue) will be reduced to one lane at …
Redistricting Brownsville and Crozet Elementary Schools (2022)
Redistricting of Brownsville & Crozet coming soon. I noted on RealCrozetVA Twitter this morning: – As ever, no one will be happy. – This is why I tell clients to never count on school districts remaining the same. In response to this I don’t have …
Crozet Park Expansion Approved
As expected, Crozet Park’s expansion has been approved. Read the whole thing at the Daily Progress An expansion of Claudius Crozet Park can move forward once the nonprofit that owns it raises enough funds. The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved an amendment Wednesday evening …