Final sale
The sale of Carlton Mobile Home Park officially closed on September 20, preventing the displacement of hundreds of residents. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville took over management of the community the same day.
With the finalization of the sale, Habitat and Piedmont Housing Alliance can move forward in their collaboration with residents of the affordable housing community—the Habitat Carlton Alliance. According to a joint release, HCA is forming a resident council that will “advise Habitat on property management decisions and serve as leaders with the Carlton Mobile Home Park community.”
Under conditions of the sale, CMHP must remain a mobile home park for at least three years. In the interim, the HCA is kicking off discussions with community members.
“The work starts now,” said Habitat President and CEO Dan Rosensweig. “We are sitting down one on one with each family to get to know them and to learn about their dreams and aspirations.”
On the trail
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will join University of Virginia law school students for a voter protection training on September 25. Emhoff’s visit to Charlottesville is his latest appearance for the Harris-Walz campaign in the lead up to Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. Early voting began in the commonwealth on September 20, and continues through November 2.
Barracks businesses
Three new businesses are coming to Barracks Road Shopping Center next year, following two recent openings at the complex, Monkee’s and Alumni Hall. Salon chain Drybar and shoe store Appalachian Running Company are expected to open their doors in early 2025, with pizzeria Emmy Squared coming in the spring.
Over and out
Construction of a pedestrian bridge across U.S. 29 will shift lanes on southbound Seminole Trail. Work on the pedestrian bridge began September 24 and is the latest in a series of planned Virginia Department of Transportation improvements in the area of U.S. 29 and Hydraulic Road. The bridge will be located near the intersection of U.S. 29 and Zan Road.