Charlottesville Community Engagement

It’s the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marking the time 104 years ago when Armistice ended the First World War One. Today we mark it as Veterans’ Day and local government is closed. This is the first edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement after a brief break to get ready for all that is yet to come. Today, though, is a good day to look back and all of those who have done so much to...

On today’s program: * The next General Election isn’t for another 364 days, but it’s a good time to list what local offices are on the ballot anyway * The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau will participate in a pilot program to promote the area internationally as a welcoming place for diverse and disabled travelers  * Albemarle Supervisors meet with states legislators to pit...

On today’s program: * An Orange County man has been arrested and charged in the hit and run of a cyclist on East High Street  * Another lawsuit is filed against the city of Charlottesville for a land use decision, this time for a special use permit on Jefferson Park Avenue * The two candidates in the Fifth Congressional District answer more questions from the Chambers of Commerce in Charlottesvill...

On today’s program: * The federal government reports more jobs were added to the economy in October, but so too did unemployment claims * Albemarle Supervisors are briefed on spending on affordable housing and agree to pay $200,000 to keep an emergency homeless shelter open through the end of next April * Epidemiologists continue to keep an eye on new COVID strains at the same time flu and RSV are...

On today’s show: * Albemarle Supervisors approve a second rezoning for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville’s rezoning at Southwood * A brief look at previous attempts to end the practice of Daylight Saving Time, which ends early Sunday morning  * The Charlottesville School Board will meet today and will consider a bonus payment for employees * The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Com...

On today’s program: * The area’s association of Realtors releases the latest look at the housing market  * Charlottesville opens up applications for the funding of major housing initiatives * The Regional Transit Vision is nearing completion  * The two candidates for the Fifth Congressional District offer comments to the Chambers of Commerce of Danville, Charlottesville and Lynchburg  This is a pu...

On today’s program: * A North Carolina man has been arrested in conjunction with a recent shooting death on the Downtown Mall  * Charlottesville staff have provided critical comments for an initial site plan for a 245 unit apartment complex slated for the Rivanna River floodplain * A Community Resource Hotline still offers help to those having trouble paying bills because of COVID * Governor Glenn...

On today’s program: * The latest version of a report tracking the extent of poverty in the region has been released * The Virginia Supreme Court rules that Dominion Energy can add a surcharge to cover the cost of participating in a carbon cap and trade program  * The state’s transportation body learns more about planning to extend the Roanoke train to the New River Valley * The Commonwealth Transp...

In today’s newsletter: * Albemarle Police identify the victim of a homicide Tuesday  * A first look at economic activity in the third quarter shows a return to growth after a decline in the second  * A Canadian company has purchased WillowTree of Charlottesville for $1.23 billion * Charlottesville has selected a tree for holidays events to close out the year * The state’s transportation body takes...

On today’s program: * The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopts Strategic Plan goals to help guide budgetary decisions * The Charlottesville City Council and Planning Commission are asked to weigh in on efforts to rewrite the city’s zoning code to reduce obstacles to development * The two bodies largely support eliminating minimum lot sizes but there was more concern from at least one City...

In today’s edition: The Virginia Department of Transportation has not yet signed off on an entrance way into the future Biscuit Run Park * Charlottesville City Council gives further direction at an early work session in the development of the next budget * Council is poised to approve $200,000 in funding to keep the Premier Circle shelter open through the end of April * There’s also another $20,00...

We’ve reached the fourth Monday of the month and are now in the final lap with the finish line coming at the end of All Hallow’s Eve. Shall we celebrate All Hallow’s Day? Between now and then there’s a lot to get through in as many installments of Charlottesville Community Engagement that I can put together between now and the time of disguise. I? Sean Tubbs.  On today’s version of this publicatio...

Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, or more? A snippet from an old song would be played at this point of the podcast version of Charlottesville Community Engagement but that would cost resources that would be better spent bringing you information to help you engage with the communities around Charlottesville. It is October 20, or, 10/20 on one side of the Atlantic, or 20/10 on the other. Either way...

Until today, no one at Charlottesville Community Engagement knew that October 19 is Hagfish Day . In fact, the only person who works on the program didn’t even know that there was something called a hagfish, though it makes sense that the structure of the  English language would come up with that word. I don’t recommend looking up what the actual creature looks like, and the quicker we put this be...

On today’s show:  * Democratic challenger Josh Throneburg outraises Republican incumbent in latest campaign finance numbers for Virginia’s Fifth District race * Charlottesville announces funding opportunities for affordable housing initiatives * A member of the Fluvanna County School Board and Planning Commission has died * A look back at a site plan conference for more details on a plan to build...

In this installment: * Inflation increased once again in September  * Charlottesville will conduct another round of public input meetings on the Climate Action Plan * Planning continues for project to address congestion and safety issues on Fifth Street, as well as other transportation updates * Charlottesville's Planning Commission might possibly have a hearing on a by-right project on East High...

On today’s show: * Charlottesville’s Economic Development Authority agrees to rent a space in York Place for a public restroom for the Downtown Mall  * Charlottesville is looking for a new person to run the city’s Police Civilian Oversight Board  * Ground is broken on the University of Virginia’s new hotel and conference center on Emmet Street * The opening and closing films of the 35th annual Vir...

On today’s program: * There will be a debate between the two candidates in Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District on October 26 * The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont wants to find an architect to design its future buildings * Ten minority-owned businesses get funding from the United Way and the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce * Charlottesville City Council gets a first look at the d...

On today’s show: * The University of Virginia complies with federal law by releasing its annual report on crime statistics * Riverbend Development answers questions about a new site plan for redevelopment of the former K-Mart * The Local Food Hub gets a federal grant for innovative new programs * And the Albemarle Planning Commission discusses what should be in the draft Framework for an Equitable...

On today’s program: * Charlottesville increases driver pay to $21 an hour and gives a 12 percent raise to other transit workers * A familiar face is back in charge of Greene County local government * A group has formed to try to stop the development of 245 apartment units on land in the floodplain along the Rivanna River  * A Charlottesville playground is closed for two weeks to make a replacement...

On today’s show: Over 50,000 people have voted so far in this year’s General Election The fourth round of a Charlottesville business grant program is complete Piedmont Virginia Community College’s president says hello to the Albemarle Board of Supervisors Albemarle staff are seeking input on the county’s next strategic plan Participants in a site plan review for a development in Fry’s Spring expre...

On today’s installment of the program:  Greene County Administrator Mark Taylor resigns to take a school superintendent position in Spotsylvania County A detour of two major roadways in Albemarle finishes earlier than anticipated Solar policy takes center stage at the Rivanna River Basin Commission conference tomorrow A restaurant staple on Maury Avenue will close later this year after 46 years UV...

On today’s program: A major by-right development with 245 units is planned for land along the Rivanna River in Charlottesville  Charlottesville resumes the review of the names of two elementary schools  The public comment period has now opened for a proposed revocation of the state’s 2021 model policy on transgendered students A committee of the Board of Visitors discusses the future of coal power...

On today’s show: Today is the first day of early voting across Virginia Jaunt’s CEO goes before Charlottesville City Council to give an update A public hearing over air rights for a new pedestrian bridge at UVA is delayed  Charlottesville follows staff’s recommendation on lowering speed limits on Cherry Avenue City Council approves a special use permit for 119 units on Jefferson Park Avenue despit...

On today’s show: Albemarle Supervisors indicate support for a second rezoning at Southwood  The Virginia Film Festival will screen a film at the Paramount this Sunday in advance of its AppleTV+ debut The state’s transportation body is briefed on the cancellation of the West Main Streetscape and another project This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...