2014 – as seen through the RealCrozetVA lens:
A year of the Streetscape, the CCAC wielding its influence, (parts of) the Crozet real estate market stabilized/picked up, the Crozet Library solidified itself as a hub of the community, Old Trail continued to grow, the RealCrozetVA facebook and twitter thrived, and the Crozet community time and again demonstrated how Crozet is a great place to live.
– I’ve gone through the 180 posts on RealCrozetVA in 2014, and (painstakingly) some of the most-engaged RealCrozetVA facebook posts and picked what I thought were the most interesting/relevant posts.
– You can subscribe to RealCrozetVA by email, follow RealCrozetVA on Twitter, or like RealCrozetVA on Facebook. A note on Facebook – we tend to have very good conversations and interaction there, but I don’t post everything there that gets published here.
– I’m a Realtor who lives in and loves Crozet. In my ideal world, I’d never get off my bicycle to show houses or meet seller clients. (and I know this will likely never happen). I rarely explicitly say this, but if you’re moving to Crozet or thinking about selling your home, I’d appreciate the opportunity to talk with you.
What did I miss?
Thank you. Thank you everyone for being part of the Crozet community. I’d like to think this summary captures in a small way what a great place Crozet is to live.
January 2014
- One of my favorite stories of the year – Thanks, Sal’s
- Snowday at Mint Springs
- The pothole plagued Crozet
- Restore N Station started construction
February 2014
- The discussion continued about the possibility of a police substation in Crozet
- I looked at Crozet’s neighborhood real estate assessments
- There was a water thing/scare in Crozet
- It snowed. People were fine.
- Looking at new construction in Crozet
- They fixed the pothole!
March 2014
- The “groundbreaking” of the Streetscape
- Tabor’s sidewalks were poured
- Crozet Pizza expanded and the left side became the Crozet Pourhouse
- A rare (and appreciated!) guest post on WAHS’ robotics
- I wondered about Crozet’s daytime population
- The CSX fence went up in The Square’s parking lot
- Crozet Library sought funding for more hours
April 2014
- I added the ability for you to add events to the Crozet Calendar
- Crozet Elementary had a snack drive
- The polarizing discussion about a possible brewery in Old Trail started
May 2014
- The Streetscape project moved along
- WAHS’ environmental academy took shape
- Spring in Crozet is fun
- More break-ins in Crozet
- Crozet real estate update for May 2014
- The Crozet farmers market opened
June 2014
- There was a little fire at Harris Teeter
- The discussion started about the gas pipeline through Nelson
- There was a super-long CCAC meeting (3+ hours if I recall)
- Mike Marshall & Frank Stoner shared opposing opinions on the future of downtown Crozet
- Great discussion on what businesses should come to Crozet (great discussion on the facebook post as well)
July 2014
- More break-ins in Crozet (and the accompanying Facebook post)
- Mid-year real estate market update for Crozet
- Thank you, Crozet! (for the fireworks, the party, the parade …)
- Seriously, Crozet is a great place to live. Because, parades!
August 2014
- The Streetscape continued
- More break-ins (and on facebook) (I know … but just wait … )
- Picnics in the Parks were a great addition to 2014
- Musictoday was bought by Delivery Agent
- The plans fell apart for the planned Crozet hotel (and the Facebook post)
- QuickStart Tennis adds courts at Crozet Elementary
- What if … Crozet had sought the brewery?
- Facebook – one of the most useful posts I’ve written (about Crozet neighborhoods)
September 2014
- The RealCrozetVA facebook page continued to thrive
- An updated Crozet Trails Crew map was released
- Restore N Station opened
- I updated the RealCrozetVA theme; I think it looks a heckuva a lot better
- Crozet Library got expanded hours! (remember in March how they were trying for new hours?)
- What does “Community” mean to you?
- The Safe Routes to School saga continued
- Lots of Streetscape changes
- More kids seem to be riding to Crozet Elementary
- They caught and convicted one of the two in the hit and run
October 2014
- Look back at Crozet Pizza in 2008 and 2014
- Trick or Treating in Crozet
- The Streetscape came close to finishing
- The Safe Routes to School went out to bid. Again.
- Raising money for the coming Crozet Dog Park
- I’m convinced the Crozet Library needs a rooftop bar. I’m half kidding.
- Answering “why does the siren go off at the Crozet Fire Department?”
- Looking back at Jarman’s Gap in 2011 versus 2014
- Fall could be my favorite time to live in Crozet
- Parkway Pharmacy is awesome
November 2014
- Crozet is beautiful
- Remember the break-ins? They (think) they caught the culprits!
- A few videos of Crozet
- Safe Routes to School was delayed. Again.
- WAHS got a high ranking
- Another year, another successful Crozet Angel Tree (darn that we need it)
- I’m coordinating some group bicycle rides in Crozet. Probably 14-17 MPH.
- A picture of Crozet 60+ years ago
December 2014
Thank you everyone, for making Crozet a great place to live!
Thanks to Blue Ridge Internetworks for the hosting!
