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Final concept for Ridge/West Main intersection would convert part of Water Street

Four years after turning down millions in state funding to reconfigure one of Charlottesville’s most urban intersections, the city will try again with a version that would restrict the flow […]

Sean Tubbs | January 30, 2026

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Advocates seek limitation of tall buildings, while others support recently adopted rules

Since the University of Virginia held its first classes in 1825, West Main Street has served as an important thoroughfare between town and gown. The buildings and structures constructed along […]

Sean Tubbs | January 28, 2026

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Council supports several requests for affordable housing interventions

In its efforts to increase and preserve Charlottesville’s affordable housing, City Council took a first look at several requests on January 20 before its scheduled approval votes on February 2.  […]

Sean Tubbs | January 28, 2026

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City of Promise takes a nontraditional approach to public education funding 

With the Virginia legislature and governor teed up, City of Promise Executive Director Price Thomas says now is the time to take “big swings” in public education. Founded in 2010, […]

Catie Ratliff | January 28, 2026

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Decision deferred on Belvedere proposal to add 128 more units

As one of her first acts in office, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order to create a task force to recommend ways to reduce barriers to building houses. “Slow […]

Sean Tubbs | January 28, 2026

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Charlottesville recharges its e-bike voucher program 

Charlottesville has updated and expanded last year’s voucher program to help city residents afford battery-powered e-bikes. Every quarter, the city will give away 12 vouchers in each of three tiers: […]

Nathan Alderman | January 21, 2026

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Planning Commission recommends approval of small changes to city’s zoning code

When Charlottesville City Council adopted a new zoning code in late 2023, it wanted to help developers make it easier to build new places to live. The city’s Department of […]

Sean Tubbs | January 21, 2026

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UCWVA lobbies lawmakers for full restoration of public sector collective bargaining rights

Organizers with the United Campus Workers of Virginia met at the state capitol in Richmond January 16, calling on the General Assembly to support two bills that would restore collective […]

Catie Ratliff | January 21, 2026

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Albemarle Supervisors approve permit allowing floodplain fill-in

T he developer of a future industrial building in the Woolen Mills neighborhood has succeeded in a second attempt to convince the Albemarle Board of Supervisors to allow land to […]

Sean Tubbs | January 21, 2026

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Resignations portend big Board of Visitors changes as Spanberger takes office

Five members of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors resigned on January 16 and 17, just before and during the inauguration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger. A university spokesperson confirmed […]

Catie Ratliff | January 21, 2026

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