Walker Upper Site Gets Early Learning Center

Charlottesville City Council is moving forward with a bold plan to build a new Early Learning Center at Walker Upper Elementary School, with Scheme C—the $51.4 million option—recommended after a federal grant went to UVA instead. The project would demolish the current gym, preserve parking, reconfigure the bus loop, and consolidate all city pre-K students into one central hub. Funding hinges on a November sales tax vote, with construction slated to begin in September 2027 and opening by July 2029. Challenges remain around parking, swing space for future renovations, and potential future housing—though that may be tough to fit in. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67330c8e83c2bfed