Albemarle County & the City of Charlottesville

The staff in PEC’s Charlottesville office work with residents and communities to address land use and conservation challenges and opportunities facing the Charlottesville and Albemarle area. Learn more about our local approach in this interactive story map

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Shining a light on undertold stories

In recent years, we’ve expanded our collaborative work with a focus on shining a light on undertold stories of people and communities of color …
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of May 29, 2023

Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of May 29, 2023

UVA Board of Visitors to discuss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; City Council to interview City Manager candidates …
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Bike to Work Week Was a Great Success!

A huge thanks to everyone who worked, rode and promoted Bike to Work Week to ensure it was an astounding success. We had ten events in one week (including Riverfest), all of which were fun …
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of May 22, 2023

Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of May 22, 2023

Equity / Climate Lens to make debut at Albemarle PC meeting; CRHA purchasing another property …
New local food guides printed and mailed region-wide

New local food guides printed and mailed region-wide

From veggies and fruit, to meat and dairy, to beer, wine and more, you’ll find your favorite local food in our recently released 2023-2024 guides for the Northern Piedmont, Loudoun County and Charlottesville Area …
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of May 15, 2023

Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of May 15, 2023

Albemarle to resume discussions of affordable housing incentives; BAR to consider restoration of faded advertisement …
VDOT conceptual sketch from 2020.

Fifth Street Trail Hub Update

The 5th Street Trail and Hub project will create a shared-use path connecting the 5th Street Starbucks, Fifth Street Station Parkway, and a trailhead at Fifth Street Station near Wegmans …
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Community Groups Organize Annual Bike to Work Week Celebration; Area Residents Invited to Take Part

This year, a coalition of nonprofits, local governments, and volunteers is organizing Charlottesville’s annual Bike to Work Week, from May 15-19. All in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area are invited to bike throughout the week, whether it’s …
Charlottesville and surrounding areas Buy Fresh Buy Local guides arriving in mailboxes soon

Charlottesville and surrounding areas Buy Fresh Buy Local guides arriving in mailboxes soon

With the spring growing season upon the Virginia Piedmont, The Piedmont Environmental Council is pleased to announce the release of its 2023-2024 Buy Fresh Buy Local Charlottesville area guide, offering a one-stop source connecting consumers …
Week Ahead for May 8, 2023: Greene Supervisors to review draft Comprehensive Plan; Nelson County seeks increase of tax rate for transient lodging

Week Ahead for May 8, 2023: Greene Supervisors to review draft Comprehensive Plan; Nelson County seeks increase of tax rate for transient lodging

In this addition: Greene Supervisors to review draft Comprehensive Plan; Nelson County seeks increase of tax rate for transient lodging …