Sean Tubbs, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

Former Bamboo House on U.S. 29 in north Albemarle up for sale

Albemarle County and the University of Virginia are both betting that properties on U.S. 29 north of Airport Road will yield an economic development bonanza. Now a development company representing […]

Sean Tubbs | September 19, 2025

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Concerns over traffic, density, and scope stall vote on major Albemarle rezoning

For decades, Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan has placed a portion of land near the intersection of U.S. 29 and Interstate 64 in the growth area. Riverbend Development filed for a […]

Sean Tubbs | September 17, 2025

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UVA Board of Visitors signs off on lease of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville City Schools

A new chapter is about to begin for a historic property in Charlottesville’s neighborhood Fifeville that for many years served as the home of two city mayors. The University of […]

Sean Tubbs | September 12, 2025

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Council upholds BAR’s decision to deny request to demolish historic house

An attorney for the owner of 1301 Wertland St. told Charlottesville City Council on September 2 that tearing down the structure for new apartments would outweigh any historic preservation goals. […]

Sean Tubbs | September 10, 2025

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Unhoused support groups call on Charlottesville to designate campsites on city property

Those who packed Charlottesville City Council chambers Tuesday, September 2, to protest a draft ordinance that would criminalize camping and storing personal items on public property had a strong message. […]

Sean Tubbs | September 5, 2025

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Charlottesville City Council declines to move forward with anti-camping ordinance

The chambers of Charlottesville City Council were full Tuesday night as people showed up to express strong opinions on two hot issues, including a proposed ban on camping on public […]

Sean Tubbs | September 3, 2025

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Will Albemarle land an AstraZeneca pharmaceutical factory?

In July, officials with the British pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca announced they would be investing $50 billion in the United States for new factories and research centers. According to a press […]

Sean Tubbs | September 3, 2025

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PHAR resists West Main student housing

When Charlottesville City Council adopted a new zoning code in December 2023, a key idea was to reduce the role elected and appointed officials play in determining what can be […]

Sean Tubbs | August 27, 2025

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Judge reverses ruling that voided city’s zoning

Charlottesville is once again legally in the clear to implement a zoning code that was adopted in December 2023, and was intended to allow developers to build more places to […]

Sean Tubbs | August 27, 2025

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New City Arts wants feedback for a new arts council

Artists and cultural organizations across Virginia benefit from the existence of entities created to serve as a clearinghouse for information on events, funding, and community. However, the Charlottesville area has […]

Sean Tubbs | August 20, 2025