BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: May 29-June 2, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2023

Belmont Bridge Traffic Alert - Week of May 29 June 2, 2023 - No work on Friday, May 26th and Monday, May 29th.  Work Zone extending north of East Market Street in the far right lane of Northbound 9th/Avon...

Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 24, 2023

Part 3 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City is seeking input on the final part of the draft Zoning Ordinance update through June 18.

Background & Overview

The City of ...

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meade Creek

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2023

High Bacteria Levels Detected in Meade Creek

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Recent water quality monitoring conducted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance has detected elevated E. coli bacterial levels in Meade Cr...

Charlottesville Humans Services Collaborates With UVA and Nonprofits to Help Local Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2023

Charlottesville Humans Services Collaborates With UVA and Nonprofits to Help Local Youth

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Members from the City of Charlottesville Department of Human Services, the University of Virginia Equit...

Commonwealth's Attorney: Use of Force Justified and Reasonable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2023

Commonwealth's Attorney: Use of Force Justified and Reasonable

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February 28, 2023, six members of the Albemarle County Police Department used deadly force in the City of C...

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Will Open Spray Grounds this Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 11, 2023

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Will Open Spray Grounds this Weekend

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open its four spray grounds on Saturday, May 13th at 10:00 am ...

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, May 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 3, 2023

In-Person Early Voting Begins Friday, May 5

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – In-Person Early Voting for the June 2023 Democratic Primary begins this Friday, May 5, and runs through Saturday, June 17.

Early voting will...

NOW Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2023

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not ...

Spring 2023 Free Recycling and Disposal Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 19, 2023

Spring 2023 Free Recycling and Disposal Events 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) will host its spring special collections for household hazardous waste and amnesty days at t...

City of Charlottesville Announces Appointment of PCOB Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 18, 2023

City of Charlottesville Announces Appointment of PCOB Executive Director

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers announces the appointment of Inez M. Gonzalez as the new Exec...

Charlottesville Awarded $7.1 Million Federal Grant to Complete Upgrades to the Natural Gas System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2023

Charlottesville Awarded $7.1 Million Federal Grant to Complete Upgrades to the Natural Gas System

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $7.1 million g...

City Residents Eligible for Remaining Pathways Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 12, 2023

City Residents Eligible for Remaining Pathways Funding

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -The Pathways Community Resource Helpline for rent, mortgage and utility assistance has exhausted the funds set aside for Albemarle County residen...

50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 31, 2023

50th Season of City Market Opens Saturday, April 1st

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -The Charlottesville City Market will kick off its 50th season on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in Downtown Charlottesville. Explore a va...

Part 2 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2023

Part 2 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft Development Standards for the Zoning Ordinance update.

Background & Ov...

City of Charlottesville to Upgrade All Pedestrian Signals Breaking National Record

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023

City of Charlottesville to Upgrade All Pedestrian Signals Breaking National Record 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - By the end of this week, the City of Charlottesville will have upgraded 26 pedestrian signals to ...

Albemarle, Charlottesville, and UVA Announce Community Safety Working Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023

Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and UVA Announce Community Safety Working Group

Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the University of Virginia are undertaking a joint effort to convene local ...

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Awarded $3.17M Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2023

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Awarded $3.17M Grant 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) has been awarded a $3.17 M grant by the Virginia Department of Health to improve...

Leah Puryear Appointed to the Charlottesville City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 22, 2023

Leah Puryear Appointed to the Charlottesville City Council

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – At their February 21, 2023 meeting, Charlottesville City Council appointed former Charlottesville City School Board member Leah Puryear t...

PCOB Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 8, 2023

PCOB Meeting Canceled Due to Lack of Quorum

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Due to the lack of quorum, the scheduled Police Civilian Oversight Board meeting on February 9, 2023, has been canceled. 

Any items to ...

Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2023

Part 1 of the Draft Zoning Ordinance Available for Review

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on the draft zoning ordinance, including the zoning districts and map.

Background &am...

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offering Hiring Bonus For Summer Camp Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 3, 2023

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Offering Hiring Bonus For Summer Camp Staff

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Parks & Recreation is offering incentive bonuses to boost hires for summer ’23. Charl...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass Daytime Lane Closures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2023

Traffic Alert for Bridge Repairs on 250 Bypass Daytime Lane Closures.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The 250 By-pass bridge over Emmet Street will have the following closures:

• 2/14 TUES: short duration delays ...

City Council Narrows Down the List of Appointed Council Member Applicants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 2, 2023

City Council Narrows Down the List of Appointed Council Member Applicants

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Following an open call to fill an Appointed Council Member seat that yielded 20 applications, Charlottesville Cit...

Community and Business Survey Launched in Support of Economic Development Strategic Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 1, 2023

Community and Business Survey Launched in Support of Economic Development Strategic Plan

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The process to develop a new five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Charlot...

Interim City Manager to Host a Citizen Budget Forum This Evening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 31, 2023

Interim City Manager to Host a Citizen Budget Forum This Evening

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Interim City Manager, Michael C. Rogers, will host a Citizen Budget Forum this evening from 6-8 PM at Carver Recreation Ce...

Full List of Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 30, 2023

Full List of Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Online

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City ...

City Assessor's Office Completes 2023 Reassessment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2023

City Assessor's Office Completes 2023 Reassessment

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Of the 15,148 taxable properties, residential parcels increased by an average of 11.52%. Commercial properties (including apart...

New Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Staff Members Sworn In

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2023

New Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue Staff Members Sworn In

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Business Tax Auditors and Tax Specialists were among the new staff members sworn in by Charlottesville Clerk of Court, Llezell...

Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Posted Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2023

Appointed City Council Member Applicants Now Posted Online

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the departure of City Counci...

Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 18, 2023

Proposed New Charlottesville Voting Precincts Introduced to City Council

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On January 17, 2023, revised boundary lines for the nine Charlottesville voting precincts were presented before Ci...

Charlottesville DMV Select Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 9, 2023

Charlottesville DMV Select Services

DMV Select locations are permitted to issue or process:

• Original, replacement, substitute and supplemental titles
• Title maintenance to change information on title records (i.e. adding/re...

Charlottesville City Council Seeks Applications for Appointed Council Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 4, 2023

Charlottesville City Council Seeks Applications for Appointed Council Member

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council is seeking applications for an Appointed Council Member seat following the upcomin...

City of Charlottesville to Utilize Newer, More Progressive Method for Bridge Replacement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 5, 2023

City of Charlottesville to Utilize Newer, More Progressive Method for Bridge Replacement  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – With the design for replacing the Dairy Road Bridge estimated to begin in July,...

Lend a Helping Hand to Reduce Pollution: Donate Reusable Grocery Bags

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 3, 2023

Lend a Helping Hand to Reduce Pollution: Donate Reusable Grocery Bags

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is moving to reduce plastic pollution in our community.  As authorized through Vi...

REMINDER – Plastic Bag Tax Effective January 1, 2023 in Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 30, 2022

REMINDER – Plastic Bag Tax Goes Into Effect on January 1, 2023 in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is moving to reduce plastic pollution in our community.  ...

Upcoming Closure of City Offices for Thanksgiving Holiday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 21, 2022

Upcoming Closure of City Offices for Thanksgiving Holiday

Charlottesville City government offices will be closing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23, and will remain closed through Friday, November 25 in observance o...

A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former City Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 16, 2022

A Statement on the Passing of Cole Hendrix, Former Charlottesville City Manager

Charlottesville City Government is saddened to report that Mr. Cole Hendrix, City Manager of Charlottesville from 1971-1996, passed away l...

Buy Local Campaign Encourages Supporting Local Small Business this Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2022

Buy Local Campaign Encourages Supporting Local Small Business this Holiday Season

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The Albemarle County & Charlottesville Buy Local campaign highlights small businesses within Charlottesville a...

Community Resources for Financial Relief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022

Community Resources for Financial Relief

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville, provides financial relief for comm...

Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and CPD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2022

Joint Press Release from Commonwealth's Attorney and Charlottesville Police Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Sunday October 23, Charlottesville Police Officers responded to a shots fired report near...

Urban Stream Health, Water Quality Monitoring, and Bacterial Contamination

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 29, 2022

Urban Stream Health, Water Quality Monitoring, and Bacterial Contamination

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Urban streams often have some water quality impairment due to the developed nature of the lands that drain into them. This ...

Draft Inclusionary Zoning Analysis Available; Comment Period Extended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 23, 2022

Draft Inclusionary Zoning Analysis Available; Comment Period for Zoning Approach Extended Through September 6

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville is seeking input on its approach to the Zoning Rewrite.

Backg...

City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating and Completes Bond Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2022

City of Charlottesville receives AAA Bond Rating and Completes Bond Sale

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has again received the highest rating from both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investor Service...

**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person Has Been Located Safely

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 12, 2022

**UPDATE 4:50PM** - Missing Person in Charlottesville Has Been Located Safely

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Police Department confirms that the missing person has been located safely.

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**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 10, 2022

**UPDATE 6/10/22** - Missing Person in Charlottesville is Safe

UPDATE 6/10/22: Charlottesville Police Department confirms that Ms. Hundertmark has reached out to her family and advised them that she is safe.

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Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) Responds to Propane Leak Near Kenwood Lane

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2023

Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) Responds to Propane Leak Near Kenwood Lane

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Sunday, April 30, CFD responded to the area of Kenwood Lane for a reported propane leak. Upon arrival, respo...

Charlottesville Fire Department Now Accepting Firefighter/EMT Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 13, 2023

Charlottesville Fire Department (CFD) Now Accepting Firefighter/EMT Applications 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – CFD is seeking non-certified and certified candidates for the position of Fir...

Charlottesville Fire Department announces the promotion of a new Deputy Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 15, 2022

Charlottesville Fire Department announces the promotion of a new Deputy Chief

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On August 1, 2022, the Charlottesville Fire Department will appoint its newest Deputy Chief of Operations, Scott...

Deputy Michael Thomas joins the Charlottesville Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

June 14, 2022

 Deputy Michael Thomas joins the Charlottesville Fire Department

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Fire Department welcomes the new Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction.

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CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 28, 2023

CPD Responds to Shooting on Prospect Avenue

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 27 at approximately 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of 766 Prospect Ave.

Upon arrival, officers located a 16...

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in West Main St. Homicide Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 24, 2022

Shots Fired Report 10/23/2022: West Main St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On October 23rd at approximately 1:00 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to the 200 block of West Main St. for a shots fired report.

Upon ar...

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect in Grove St. Homicide Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 3, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Grove St. Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 38-year-old Charlottesville resident, Tadashi Demetrius Keyes, for the January...

New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2023

New Criminal Charges Obtained in Cherry Ave Homicide Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The continuing investigation into the March 4, 2023 homicide of Justice Kilel at the Sunshine Mini Mart located in the City of Charlot...

CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 9, 2023

CPD Responds to Safety Threat at Charlottesville City Schools

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 9, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, Charlottesville police responded to a credible threat at Buford Middle School.

Furt...

CPD Arrests Wanted Fugitive in Relation to Shooting Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 3, 2023

CPD Arrests Wanted Fugitive in Relation to Shooting Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On May 3, 2023, With the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Administration and members of the Jefferso...

CPD Responds to Stabbing at Dairy Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 28, 2023

CPD Responds to Stabbing at Dairy Market

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On April 28, 2023, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to a stabbing at the Dairy Market located on 946 Grady Ave.

Upon arriv...

Suspect Arrested in Harris Street (Wicked Hits) Shooting Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 11, 2023

Shots Fired Report: Harris St.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February 8, 2023, at approximately 12:24 a.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to a disorder call at Wicked Hits located on 930 Harris Street.

The call quic...

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect on Sexual Assault Charges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2023

Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) Arrests Suspect on Sexual Assault Charges

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Friday, April 7, 2023 at approximately 4:12 a.m., Charlottesville police officers received a call for bre...

Arrest Made Linked to Illegal Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 29, 2023

Arrest Made Linked to Illegal Firearms and Narcotics Investigation

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, members of the Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (comprised of the Virginia State Police, Alb...

Suspect Arrested in Hardy Drive Homicide Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 9, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Hardy Drive Homicide Case

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) detectives have arrested 19-year-old Charlottesville resident, Raymaqu'a Antonio Nicholas, for ...

CPD Responds to Shooting at Sunshine Supermarket

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 5, 2023

CPD Responds to Shooting at Sunshine Supermarket

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On March 4, 2023, at 2:05 p.m., CPD officers responded to a shooting at Sunshine Supermarket, located on 827 Cherry Ave.

Upon arrival, officer...

Charlottesville Area Police Agencies Respond to Active Shooter Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 28, 2023

Charlottesville Area Police Agencies Respond to Active Shooter Incident

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On February, 28, 2023 at approximately 10:05 a.m., an Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) detective spotted a wanted i...

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Person

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 15, 2023

CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Person

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Quiniya Mikia Best.

 ...

Charlottesville Releases Updated GHG Inventories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 26, 2023

Charlottesville Releases Updated GHG Inventories

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City’s Climate Program has released community-wide Greenhouse Gas inventory data for calendar years 2020 and 2021. Data can be found on th...

Acting on Climate Together – March 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MARCH 8th, 2023

Join us March 15^th for Acting on Climate Together!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - On Wednesday, March 15 the City of Charlottesville is hosting a community event called Acting on Climate Together. 

It will be from 4:00 to...

Charlottesville Climate Action Plan has officially been adopted!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 19, 2023

Charlottesville’s Climate Protection Program is pleased to share that the Climate Action Plan (Link) has officially been adopted as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan! As we move from the p...

Planning Commission votes to advance the Climate Action Plan

Last night, on Dec. 13, 2022, at a joint meeting of the Charlottesville Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan as an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.This is an im...

Adopting Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan

BackgroundOn October 3, 2022, the City's Climate Program staff presented Charlottesville's first Climate Action Plan at a City Council work session. The Climate Action Plan is a strategic document aimed at achieving Charlottesville's greenhouse gas reduct...

Next Steps for Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan

Last week, on October 3, the City's Climate Program staff presented the Charlottesville Climate Action Plan at a City Council work session. The agenda memo and the work session video recording are available here.  The Climate Action Plan document...

Charlottesville's Climate Action Plan Available Online

Charlottesville’s Climate Action Plan is now available online and will be presented to City Council at the Monday, October 3, 2022 work session! Council work sessions begin at 4:00 pm, and more information can be accessed at the City Council Meetings webp...

Climate Action Plan to be Presented to City Council - 10/03/2022

The City of Charlottesville has committed to developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) aimed to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals of 45% by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The CAP presents a strategic framework to prioritize actions to meet the ...

Upcoming Climate Action Listening Sessions & Town Hall Community Workshop

August 2022 Community Input Opportunities for the Climate Action Plan

Listening Sessions:The City of Charlottesville is hosting two Listening Sessions in August to provide an intentional space for voices in our community who are not traditionally involved ...

New Climate Planning Materials Available

Community Workshop: Help Charlottesville become Climate Resilient!

Please join the conversation on Thursday, June 9, 5 PM - 7 PM for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment. 

 You are invited to this free workshop, hosted by the City...

Sign Up & Learn More about Solarize Charlottesville!

The City of Charlottesville has teamed up with the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) to make going solar easier and more affordable than ever with our annual Solarize Charlottesville campaign. Going solar has the potential to greatly reduce your electr...

Save the Date: June 9, 5PM - 7PM Community Workshop on Climate Vulnerabilities

Please plan to join us, fellow community members, and community organizations on Thursday, June 9, 5PM - 7PM for a final, virtual, Community Workshop to inform Charlottesville's Climate Vulnerability Assessment!

Join Us at "The Fleet of the Future: Right Sized and Electrified"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2022

The City of Charlottesville is excited to partner with Albemarle County, Virginia Clean Cities, and the University of Virginia for a community showcase of electric equipment.

On Monday, May 23rd, join us at the Albemarle Co...

Reminder - Climate Surveys Still Open, through May 20th!

There's still time to inform the City's two climate planning processes that are underway!

Survey 1:  Give us your thoughts on reducing Charlottesville's GHG emissions!

Over 160 responses have been received so far. Please share your thoughts on prel...

Climate Action at City Council Work Session on Monday, April 18

Surveys Open for Climate Action Planning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 20, 2022

Two climate surveys - one for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and one for assessing climate vulnerabilities - are open until Friday, May 20!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City’s Climate Protection...

GHG Emissions Data Updated on the City Website

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories support the work of the Climate Protection Program, established to pursue the City’s commitments to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with its community-wide activities. Emissions inventories measu...

Summary Report from Community/Staff Forums Available - Climate Vulnerability Assessment Process

As part of the Climate Vulnerability Assessment Process, community members and staff considered vulnerabilities in Charlottesville's community systems in two live virtual forums and through an online form for follow-up comments and input from individuals ...

Urban Heat Island Mapping Data - Now Available!

Following from the 2021 Heat Watch - Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign, the City of Charlottesville has received the final processed data files. A summary PDF report and the GIS datasets are now available on the City's website for download.  The...

Join us on Jan. 20 for a Climate Action Together Roundtable Discussion

Climate Action Together: A Roundtable Discussion About Local Implications of Climate Change on Our Community's Health, Safety, and Ecology

Thursday, January 20, 5PM-7PMRegister to Attend (Zoom)

Climate change is upon us in the form of increasingly extreme w...

Climate Vulnerability Assessment Process Kicking Off

Moving forward with its commitment to develop a Climate Adaptation Plan, the City of Charlottesville is taking the first steps to complete a Climate Vulnerability Assessment.  

The Climate Vulnerability Assessment will assess potential impacts fro...

Call for Volunteers: Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign

Calling for Community Volunteers

Help Charlottesville collect data on urban heat as part of the nationwide 2021 NIHHIS-CAPA Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign! 

How urban environments and neighborhoods are built affects the amount of heat absorbed ...

Charlottesville Adopted New GHG Reduction Goals

On July 1, 2019, City of Charlottesville's City Council adopted new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals informed by community input and the challenge posed by climate change, including the recent IPCC report. The new goals aim to achieve a 45% reduction ...

Draft GHG Goals Open for Public Comment

At City Council's May 6, 2019 meeting, a compilation of community comments and input were presented along with draft greenhouse gas reduction goals. Community input was used to inform support for this level of commitment and to begin informing direction t...

Charlottesville Recommits to Climate Action

City Council passed a resolution on June 19, 2017 as its "Response to the Announced US Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement". The resolution indicates continued commitment on behalf of Charlottesville to reducing greenhouse gas emissions ...

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2023

Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open its two (2) outdoor pools for the 2023 summer season b...

New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2023

New Nature Trail at Confluence of Meadow Creek and Rivanna River

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On Saturday morning, May 13, Charlottesville Parks & Recreation and volunteers from the Rivanna Trails Foundation came tog...

Smith Pool Lap & Rec Pool Modified Hours April 22 – May 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2023

Smith Pool Lap & Rec Pool Modified Hours April 22 – May 26

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Due to our current lifeguard shortage, Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center Lap & Recreational pool (Zero Depth/Laz...

Celebrate Finding and Fixing Water Leaks This March!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 6th, 2023

Celebrate finding and fixing water leaks this March with Fix a Leak Events!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA), and Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) are...

GKY to Provide 2D Stormwater Management Modeling for Charlottesville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13, 2022

GKY to Provide 2D Stormwater Management Modeling for the City of Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has awarded GKY a contract for engineering services associated with the development of a 2D...

Little High Street (Faulconer) - Until May 31, 2023

The sidewalk crossing Little High Street at 10th Street is closed until May 31, 2023. Pedestrians should utilize crosswalks at E. Jefferson and High Street to use sidewalk on the west side of 10th St NE 

Avon Street (Belmont Bridge Project) - Until December 31, 2023

The eastern sidewalk along 9th/Avon Street will be closed between Levy Avenue and Graves Street to relocate private utility lines. Pedestrians will be directed to the mid-block crossing at Graves Street across 9th/Avon Street as well as to the open crossw...

Emmet Street (Hourigan) - Until December 1, 2023

Physical Location West sidewalk just south of Thomson Road.  Pedestrians are detoured at the UVA parking garage at a Rapid Flashing Beacon and crosswalk, up the sidewalk on the east side of Emmet, crossed over to the sidewalk on the west side.

Ivy Road (Faulconer) - Until July 1, 2023

Physical Location North sidewalk along Ivy Road.  Same side of the street alternate pedestrian route has been set up.

Old Avon Street (Belmont Bridge Project) - Until January 25, 2024

The southern sidewalk along Old Avon Street is closed between Monticello Road. The detour route will be along the Northern sidewalk. Flaggers will assist.

Water Street (Belmont Bridge Project) - Until May 31, 2023

Pedestrians are being directed to the southern sidewalk at existing crosswalks.

BELMONT BRIDGE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: May 22-26, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2023

Belmont Bridge Traffic Alert - Week of May 22-26, 2023 - Work Zone extending north of East Market Street in the far right lane of Northbound 9th/Avon Street. Construction Vehicles entering/existing work zone south of bridg...