Date Archives January 2005

We are not alone (with higher assessments)

in Regional on January 30, 2005 January 30, 2005

From today's Inman Blog - "Side benefit of housing bubbleFrom the New York Post:"Revenues from real-estate taxes, which represent 44 percent of the city's tax collections, are surging, and not only because of the 18.5...

Affordable housing dealt a blow?

in Regional on January 30, 2005 January 30, 2005

Alper states that the county?s affordable housing guidelines, written to increase the amount of high-quality housing within reach of low-income residents, oversteps authority granted the county by the General Assembly.”

Orange County targets growth

in Orange on January 29, 2005 January 29, 2005

“A movement to control residential sprawl in Orange County has been invigorated by a survey showing that a majority of residents think growth should be directed to designated areas. A proposed change to the subdivision…

Blog readership is up

in Thoughts, etc. on January 29, 2005 January 29, 2005

I am noticing more people are reading this blog. It seems that growth and the school redistricting are very hot topics.If you find it interesting or would like to see more and/or different issues written...

Proposed redistricting map posted

in Albemarle on January 29, 2005 January 29, 2005

Just saw this (PDF) today. Very good to know the number of students who are being transferred and from where/to where. Take note - this is a very important issue.The media release is here -...

How are we going to pay for the needed roads?

in Regional on January 29, 2005 May 22, 2005

Our region needs new infrastructure. As the funds are not yet available, where are we going to get it? There are so many different needs, the money is going to have to come from somewhere....

Snowing in Charlottesville

in Regional on January 29, 2005 January 29, 2005

It is snowing again in Charlottesville. I imagine that schools will be closed again on Monday. We are expecting up to 3 inches! I went to the Great Valu (sic) this afternoon in Crozet and...