Charlottesville was named one of the five great cities to retire by
, along with Dothan, Alabama; Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and San Francisco, California.
The pros of living in Charlottesville, according to Kiplinger? “Mild climate, proximity to golf courses, parks and wineries, active art and theater scenes, developed downtown district.”
The cons, you ask? “Above-average cost of living and moderate tax breaks, mid-sized public transit system.”
Speaking of "Developed": Wondered recently what’s going on in the former Goody’s space at the Barracks Road Shopping Center? So did we. Recently, C-VILLE learned the new storefront will be transformed into Ulta, a cosmetic and beauty shop. The back of the former Goody’s will serve as an expansion for neighboring Bed Bath & Beyond.
Construction for the new Ulta store in Barracks Road Shopping Center.
