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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.”

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...

More on assessments

in Regional on January 28, 2005 January 28, 2005

The Wall Street Journal had an interesting article earlier this week on assessments. The link is here , but will expire next Friday.The Daily Progress has an article today about how the City of Charlottesville...

This month’s Forum Watch is out

in Regional on January 26, 2005 January 26, 2005

This month's Forum Watch was just sent out. Very informative, as usual.Some of the highlights include the zoning information - well worth aread and some time devoted to contacting your representatives.Albemarle County Subdivision Text Amendment...