Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton appears to have fulfilled a promise to pay for several road projects in return for local support for the Western Bypass of U.S. 29 in Albemarle County. Last summer, Connaughton indicated in writing ... »
Monticello Road is a celebration of one of Charlottesville’s oldest and most interesting streets, a story told through photography and … More → »
Issues of connectivity in downtown Charlottesville remain a hot topic for planners and residents. Following up on a grassroots design competition for the Belmont Bridge — which brought new ideas for connecting West Main Street, Belmont and the Downtown... »
When we moved to Charlottesville in 1998, the famed Downtown Mall was a pleasant place to visit. You could sit on a bench, enjoy the view and not spend any money unless you wanted to. Then suddenly there was nowhere to sit. Where there had once been... »
[Re: April 12 cover story: "Belmont vortex: Vision vs. reality in Belmont Bridge debate"], tree big questions to mix it up at your next backyard BBQ:1. The historical debate: "Is the Belmont Bridge replacement design a step forward or a step back?" His... »
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The winning entry of a grassroots contest to develop a new design for the Belmont Bridge called for removing the structure entirely, but that idea may not win the approval of the two companies that own and operate the railroad that the bridge crosses o... »
Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton appears to have fulfilled a promise to pay for several road projects in return for local support for the Western Bypass of U.S. 29 in Albemarle County. Last summer, Connaughton indicated in writing ... »
