January 16, 2024: Albemarle approves funding for two affordable housing projects

If 2024 were an Olympics, today would be the closing ceremony. Yet, there are 351 days left until this year wraps up and there’s a lot of work to do. It is January 16, 2024, and this is the corresponding edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. I’m Sean Tubbs, already wondering what I will wear the next time the ball drops. On today’s show:* A quick look at recent building statistics in an Albemarle County that has a set housing goal for 2040* Albemarle approves funding to subsidize rental costs for two affordable housing projects * The Charlottesville Planning Commission recommends the city spend more money on sidewalks in the five-year capital improvement plan* The Nelson Board of Supervisors is briefed on what the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District does for the county  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe