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Total Population: 41,015 * |
| Size: 10.3 sq mi | |
| Population Density: 3982 people per sq mi * |
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| Median Household Income: $36,013 * | |
| Founded: 1762 * 2005-07 American Community Survey, Bureau of the Census |
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City of Charlottesville
Homesharing Feasibility Study
TJPDC partnered with JABA and Charlottesville Housing to conduct a feasibility study on Homesharing, focusing on Charlottesville and Albemarle’s urban ring. Homesharing can increase the availability of affordable housing for low income senior citizens, workforce residents, people with disabilities and persons with incomes at or below 30% of area median income. The Homesharing program is being proposed to focus on the screening and matching process, with needed wrap-around services provided by other agencies and organizations in the community.
RideShare Assistance
RideShare provided carpool matching to 43 residents commuting out of Charlottesville to other areas in FY09. RideShare participated in several outreach events in the city, including the RideShare Appreciation Luncheon and Clean Commute Day. It also provided “A Day on the Go” workbooks and prizes to Charlottesville City schools.
Data and Mapping Services
The TJPDC provided updated routes and stops computer map files for Charlottesville Transit System (CTS). After completion of the updated files, the TJPDC partnered with CTS to analyze data obtained from a ridership survey in March 2009. The first step of this analysis was to map the number of passengers that got on and off at each bus stop to better understand which bus stops and routes are more commonly used. This analysis will aid CTS decision making when considering the locations to invest in shelter upgrades, and also help CTS improve the efficiency of the transit system.
HOME Consortium
In the past fiscal year (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 200) the HOME Consortium drew down $1,027,373 in HOME funds, excluding administrative funds. Fifteen percent of HOME funds are reserved for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) projects. Remaining funds are evenly distributed among the six localities.
AHIP completed four substantial rehabilitation projects. The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) provided down-payment assistance to three first-time homebuyers. Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA) also completed two rental development projects totaling 13 units. PHA’s acquisition and rehabilitation of 20 rental units at Monticello Vista also got underway this year.
Legislative Efforts
TJPDC worked with state legislators representing Charlottesville to secure approval of legislation to allow localities to provide loans for the initial acquisition and installation of clean energy/energy efficient improvements.
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