What: Transportation and Land Use Planning meeting for North US 29 corridorWhen: Wednesday, May 25th 6:30 pm -9:30 pmWhere: Doubletree HotelWhy: Attendees at the May 25 meeting will hear introductory presentations from the project consultants and then will work alongside other county citizens in small discussion groups to create the shared vision and goals that will guide the project as it continues.If nothing else, attend this meeting for the information…. 29 Places is a unique opportunity to become involved in your community.This meeting is described by Albemarle County as your opportunity to guide the US 29 planning process with a shared vision. There are some in the community who have voiced concerns that the Albemarle County and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District are not seeking community guidance on the shared vision and goals but are seeking to make a staff vision a reality.
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Gov’t contractor firm expanding
MZM Inc., a national security firm with an office in Albemarle County, is buying the former Technicolor plant, a move expected to bring in hundreds of new jobs….Hagy said he expects many of the employees to be hired from Greene and the Charlottesville area.MZM has close relationships with the Albemarle County-based National Ground Intelligence Center and the University of Virginia, Friedman said. Other clients include the Department of Defense and the Army, for whom the company provides secure office and warehousing facilities.I am always surprised when I hear just how many government contractors we have in the Charlottesville/Central Virginia area. This sector of our economy has been very good for our economy and our market for many years, with signs only (publicly) of expansion.
29 North Corridor Master Plan
With the Hollymead Town Center on the horizon, traffic is expected to increase significantly…. One of the statements in the report is that they want to plan for a successful transportation network, which should take up to 15 years. Ha. That is the most optimistic pie-in-the-sky wish I have heard in a long time.
The times they are a changin’
More than 100 sportsmen went to a Culpeper supervisors committee meeting this week to voice their displeasure…. During the meeting, shouts of “this is not Fairfax County” could be heard coming from the crowd.This should prove to be an interesting fight. As Northern Virginia extends further beyond its boundaries, the former rural, now bedroom-community Town/County of Culpeper is facing more and more changes.
Rolling Stones to play Scott Stadium Oct. 6
DailyProgress.com | Rolling Stones to play Scott Stadium Oct. 6 The Rolling Stones will play Scott Stadium on Oct. 6, UVa announced Tuesday afternoon. Prices and other ticket information will be announced Monday, May 16….
More on the Hollymead Town Center
Here is a some more detailed info on the Hollymead Town Center. Thanks to a discussion at Cvillenews for the link.
29 Master Plan
Community Development (Planning)-Places 29 Master Plan ALBEMARLE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLACES 29 MASTER PLAN Welcome to the website for Places 29, an exciting community planning project which will help shape the future of northern Albemarle…