The “#1 City” slogan is no more. But how does the new one, “A Great Place to Live for All of Our Citizens” work with the new tourist website, Pursue Charlottesville?
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How many Town Centers do we need in CharlAlbemarle?
Just in CharlAlbemarle — Hollymead Town Center (29 North)- Old Trail Town Center (Crozet, West of Charlottesville)- Belvedere Town Center (North Central Charlottesville) – link not yet live- Albemarle Place (Central Charlottesville)- North Pointe (29 North)- The Downtown Mall (City Center)- Eventually there will be one in or around the Biscuit Run development to the South of the City.Update 05-02-2007: Here is my first attempt at Google MyMaps; it was too easy.What are the effects and impacts of the proliferation of town centers?… More shopping.From a real estate perspective, these may have very different and varied effects:- One will be that some buyers will want to be as close as possible to the town centers to take advantage of the “walkability” of what these town centers will offer.- On the flip side, the town centers will drive perhaps an equal number away from these town centers; these people want access to the shopping offered, but don’t want to see or deal with the town centers and the traffic, congestion, sounds, smells, etc. on a daily basis.- And even further, some will be driven further out in the rural areas so that they can get as far away as possible.What is the common denominator?… Any transplants to C’Ville who are willing to share their perspective?Update #2 05/02/2007 – Interesting and relevant article from the WSJ blog today.Right now, my husband and I are still renting, but we have started to think of making the big purchase…. I have no problem moving somewhere for a year or two and then trying something different; my husband dreads moving and wants to hold off until we find the perfect place – so we will stay put for a while.
Charlottesville is the #2 place to retire young
So says CNN and BestPlaces.net.Specific criteria used in making up the list of best places follow: * Population growth: We wanted positive growth since 1990…. * Economic health: current unemployment rate below 4 percent and job growth greater than 10 percent for the past five years. * College presence: one or more major and/or highly competitive college in the vicinity. * Recreation and arts and culture score in the top third for nearby major metropolitan areas.This is a good place to start if you are looking for homes in the Charlottesville area.(Take that, Jeremy!
Charlottesville is the #19 Best Small Place For Business And Careers
Forbes ranks Charlottesville as the nineteenth best place for business and careers. The accolades keep on coming. That’s 13 spots higher than last year.Note two things – 1) the cost of living and the fact that despite the fact that they say “Charlottesville,” they mean “Charlottesville and Albemarle,” hence CharlAlbemarle.
Albemarle County tax assessments rise (2007 edition)
Albemarle County Assessments from 2007.
Condos and CharlAlbemarle market stats
The market in the Charlottesville/Albemarle region is, shall we say, different than it was last year.”It’s a great time to buy” – the new media blitz from the National Association of Realtors. I have said it before and will say it again – housing is not, nor has it ever been, an immediately liquid investment.Condos -From the first of the year to 1 November:2006: 498 Condos were sold in CharlAlbemarle895 Condos were listed2005: 379 Condos were sold in ChalAlbemarle544 Condos were listedSo, yes, condos have been supporting the local market quite well…. –Mark Twain (attributed to)Taking a cue from Ardell, here are a few different angles:1BR condos: far more one bedroom condos were sold in 2006 compared to 2005, due primarily to the continued trend of condo conversions…. However, the average price in 2005 was $169k versus $159k in 2006.2BR condos: Average price per square foot in 2006 – $195/foot.
Fake cities to replace real cities?
The WSJ had a fascinating story yesterday about the rise of mini-cities as a means by which to combat sprawl.Even though these faux downtowns contain tinges of suburbia, they’re taking advantage of a growing backlash against the sprawl that rings Dallas and other U.S. cities. The reaction began in the 1980s with the rise of New Urbanism, a movement of architects and planners calling for a return to traditional towns where people work, shop, live and play.They are describing, in many ways, Albemarle Place. More on Albemarle Place’s development here.Might Albemarle Place’s “New Main Street” supplant Charlottesville’s Main Street? Doubtful, but … they are nothing if not ambitious.It’s the New Urbanism — a high-energy environment mixing private elegance with a wealth of entertainment and shopping options. Simply step outside your door onto pedestrian-friendly Main Street. You’ll find all that makes this community special: mountain views, a vibrant night life, specialty boutiques as well as convenient shopping within a single town center.Mighty bold. With rising construction costs, rising interest rates and a general market cooling, how will these designs pan out?