If Not Here, Where Should Houses Go?

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I am genuinely curious as to where the Planning Commission and Albemarleians (and Crozetians) would want new homes to be built. Please, point to a map and say, “this is where 18 or 50 or 100 houses should go.” (note: 29 North has hundreds and hundreds of houses in the short term pipeline, and Greene County has thousands. And every house we push out to Greene instead of building here… Read More

Two Biggish Things In Crozet Development This Week

May 18, 2026

I read almost all of what Sean puts out in Charlottesville Community Engagement, and happily pay for it. And if you’re interested, and will read it, I’ll give you (only one of you!) a gift subscription as well. The Wednesday Board of Supervisors meeting looks packed, as does the Wednesday CCAC meeting. Good lord, there’s a lot going on in Albemarle County, and we benefit enormously from Sean’s tireless work.… Read More

A Brief Update on Downtown Crozet Redevelopment

May 15, 2026

I had the opportunity sit in on a zoom this morning where Joe Fore and Lee Cilimberg updated some Charlottesville Realtors on the state of the Downtown Crozet Initiative. I was a few minutes late, but caught most of the meeting. Short takeaways: Notes taken with Granola AI (this is the first time I’ve used this tool in this manner; I think it’s useful) Crozet Plaza Development Project Plaza Design… Read More

CCA Meeting – 5 May – School Capacity in Albemarle

May 1, 2026

Wow. CCA is zooming their meeting! Many years ago in a CCAC meeting, a gentleman stood up and asked boldly, “I don’t have any kids in Crozet schools! My taxes should not go to the schools!” Sir, we’re trying to have a society here. We all benefit from good schools, and as we’re finding more an more, an educated populace can make better decisions. Our schools matter. My kids have… Read More