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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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

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

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

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 …
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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 …
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of June 13, 2022

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

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

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

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.  …
Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of August 7, 2023

Cville Area Land Use Update: Week of August 7, 2023

Rezoning of former IGA goes before city PC; Albemarle PC to review growth area expansion “toolkits” …