PEC’s priorities in supporting our mission and helping inform Albemarle County’s AC44 comprehensive planning process.
Albemarle County & the City of Charlottesville
The staff in PEC's Charlottesville office works with citizens to solve the many land use and conservation challenges facing the Charlottesville and Albemarle area.
PEC Accepting Annual Photo Contest Submissions Through Sept. 30
Now through September 30, photographers are invited to submit their best images of the Virginia Piedmont to PEC’s 12th Annual Photo Contest.
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of Sept. 4, 2023
Charlottesville to adopt framework for strategic plan; Louisa to endorse agreement with Amazon for data centers
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of August 28, 2023
Nelson County’s draft Comprehensive Plan subject of open house; Charlottesville zoning adoption subject of work session
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of August 21, 2023
Charlottesville Council to consider sale one of one property, consider purchase of another; Greene Supervisors to hold public hearing on Blue Ridge Meadows project
Albemarle seeking input on cell tower changes
Albemarle County is considering changes to its regulations for wireless infrastructure. The County has launched an online survey, where you can submit feedback about the quality of your cell service and how you think towers should be incorporated into Albemarle’s landscape.
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of June 13, 2022
Greene PC to consider Wawa at U.S. 29/33 intersection; Albemarle PC to review 490-unit Old Ivy Residences
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of July 5, 2022
Fluvanna to ponder new name for Palmyra district; Louisa to further discuss library name-change, how to celebrate America’s 250th in four years
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of August 14, 2023
Fluvanna Supervisors to consider more density in R-4 zones; Public hearing on water extension to warehouse in Albemarle on U.S. 250
The Fifeville Community Trail
Nestled in an urban forest, the Fifeville Community Trail makes it possible for neighborhood residents to travel safely to Cherry Avenue, Tonsler Park and into the heart of Charlottesville without the company of fast-moving traffic.
