After a good discussion on Bluesky the other day, I asked Michael Monaco if he was interested in writing a post for the RealCrozetVA/Crozet community. We’re lucky he obliged! by: Michael Monaco In a few days, on December 17th, the Planning Commission will hold their …
Thoughts on Crozet’s Population in 2024
Crozet United has a good post this week about Crozet’s population. I’ll get back to that in a minute. First, some context Daily Progress in 2020 (my story) The process has been contentious, especially when it came to the potential for population growth and infrastructure …
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. 🙂
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 …
Montclair to the Board of Supervisors – 10 January 2024
My mindset remains — Crozet needs more houses, more diverse housing options, and more non-car-centric infrastructure. —- update 9pm 8 January: Montclair goes to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on 10 January 2024. From the Montclair developer’s narrative: (PDF) This proposed rezoning seeks ot …
Old Dominion on 240 Moving Forward with 110 Houses?
You remember the Old Dominion proposed neighborhood, right? Imagine if the sidewalks were continuous to downtown Crozet, and if there was a protected bike lane along 240.?While I’m dreaming, review the planning commission information below. Notably, as indicated on the Planning Staff Report Summary from …
So Many Albemarle County Meetings the Week of 4 December 2023
There is so much happening during the week of 4 December 2023 in Albemarle County governance, and Charlottesville Community Engagement is trying to cover it all
Montclair Passed at the Planning Commission – 26 September
Update — passed the PC. “The video is posted on our websitehttps://youtu.be/qBH8AkHalKM is the direct link. The Commission approved the project it will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.” There is a lot of organization against this development; I’d love to see as much …
The Albemarle County Development Dashboard is Back!
This qualifies as good news; I’ve missed the development dashboard! From the CAC email last month (I know; I’m just getting around to this – bolding mine) Some of you may remember the previous version of the Development Dashboard – and now a new version …