“Plant trees the shade of which you’ll never enjoy” thinking — The Eastern Connector and Downtown Crozet redevelopment — These are the two moments/projects that will shape and define the future of Crozet. We as a “town” and County have an opportunity to shape how …
Eastern Connector May be Built After All
This from Charlottesville Community Engagement is an absolute must-read, from start to finish. Read it, and ask questions. It’s long, as it needs to be. “May 31, 2024: Albemarle County working on public-private partnership to complete long-awaited roadway in Crozet A single-story edition of the …
Three Notch’d Center on 240 – Nearing Final Approval
Remember in February when I posted about the Three Notch’d Business Center coming to 240? Looks like they’re near receiving final approval, per the email from Albemarle County: Would be amazing if Albemarle’s County View was more approachable. 🙂
Paulowlina Trees – Purple and Invasive
Riding up to Mint Springs (one of the great parts of Crozet)the other day, and we wondered, “what kind of trees are those?” The purple ones that stand out, and look out of place? Those trees are Paulowina Trees, or Princess Trees, and they are …
Montclair and the Albemarle Planning Commission
The journey to build housing continues. Connecting a few threads here about a housing, growth, and proffers. We do a disservice to our community by not building connected neighborhoods. #crozet “British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study about managing depression that will make Americans …
240/250 Roundabout – Construction Winter 2024?
Fingers crossed … “We anticipate the project will be awarded next month. There will be a period of final design required and some Right of Way to be acquired, but I expect construction will begin this coming winter.” From VDOT – 5/2/24 From VDOT’s project …
How many new homes in Crozet in 2024/2025?
Who wants to take bets? I was texted this question: … do we have any idea how many new housing units are going to be added to the area in the next six months year or two years? Is there anyway to get that info? …
Bike Month (2024) Activities in Crozet
I ride a bicycle around Crozet for recreation and for work (coffee, showing houses to clients), and for errands (groceries and such). And I’ve seen a cargo bike or two, and I’ve seen more people riding bikes to school (too often on shoddy sidewalks, but …
Field School and the ARB
I wonder what’s going to happen at the Field School location when it relocates to Barracks Road? After a few years, Field School is relocating to Barracks Road. (more and more). Based on the site plan filed and referenced in an email from Albemarle County …
New Business Between Praha and Crozet Market Shopping Center?
I’d still love a mural, but a new business next to Praha? Always interesting reading the emails from Albemarle County. Bolding is mine. Project #: Name ARB-2024-30: A1 Detailing Wall SignReview Type Certificate of Appropriateness for a SignParcel Identification 056A2-01-00-02800Location 5774 Three Notch’d RdZoned Downtown …