9-Story Condo Tower May Not Be Coming To Downtown C'ville?

On Monday there was an article in "The Daily Progress", called "Tower plan could alter downtown", read more:

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP/MGArticle/CDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352355350

A developer from Richmond was trying to get permission from the Charlottesville Planning Commission to build a 9-story buidling with condominiums and retail units, at the corner of McIntire Road and W. Main Street downtown.

This proposed building would have been a massive improvement over the current building, RSC Equipment Rental. I see no reason why the height of the building should be a problem. The Lewis and Clark building downtown is also a tall building. It would improve this prime corner.

However, in this morning's "Daily Progress" there was another article, "Panel pans tower plan":

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP/MGArticle/CDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352379782

The Planning commission voted against it 4-2 because Charlottesville isn't getting enough in return. They want the developer to make a larger contribution to affordable housing in the city.

Hopefully both sides can find a way to make it work. But for now the city says no.

Do you think the city should have turned them down? Please post a comment. Thanks!

Karen
www.move2va.com

Housing Stats for July 2007: Major Decreases in Nelson, Major Increases in Louisa & More

Today I compared June 2007 & July 2007 housing stats for real estate transactions by county in our area, and saw some interesting changes.

The largest decreases were in Nelson County:

• Average Sale Price in Nelson decreased by $164,088 from June 2007 to July 2007.
  
• Median Sale Price in Nelson decrased by $135,000 from June 2007 to July 2007.

Nelson County has experienced rapid appreciation for second homes/vacation homes and therefore the market is adjusting to the second home level of interest as well as competition.

The largest increases were in Louisa County:

• Average Sale Price in Louisa increased by $50,398 from June 2007 to July 2007.
  
• Median Sale Price in Louisa increased by $88,490 from June 2007 to July 2007.
  
• Average Days On The Market in Louisa also increased by 60 days from June 2007 to July 2007.

Louisa is booming with its Zion Crossroads shopping complex with a new Best Western hotel, and new restaurants coming soon, as well as a new supercenter Wal-Mart, a Home Depot, more office and retail space, and possibly an outlet mall as well. There are also new subdivisions popping up around the county.

Fluvanna County had two large increases:

• Average Days On The Market increased by 32 days from June 2007 to July 2007.


• Median Sale Price increased by $48,100 from June 2007 to July 2007.

Albemarle County had one large increase and one large decrease:

• Average Sale Price increased by $42,696 from June 2007 to July 2007.


• Number of Houses Sold decreased by 27 from June 2007 to July 2007.

The City of Charlottesville had three large decreases:

• Average Sale Price decreased by $41,085 from June 2007 to July 2007.


• Median Sale Price decreased by $67,000 from June 2007 to July 2007.


• Average Days On The Market decreased by 25 days from June 2007 to July 2007.

Madison County had one large increase:

• Average Days On The Market increased by 73 days from June 2007 to July 2007.

Orange County had one large decrease:

• Average Sale Price decreased by $44,610 from June 2007 to July 2007.

Greene County had one large decrease:

• Average Days On The Market decreased by 33 days from June 2007 to July 2007.

Click this link to view the June 2007 housing stats:

http://move2va.blogspot.com/2007/07/housing-statistics-for-june-2007.html

Here are the July 2007 housing stats. They will help show current values in central Virginia. Note that Median Selling Prices may be skewed by high and/or low prices:

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Madison County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 5
Average Selling Price: $288,780
Average Days on the Market: 96
Number of Houses on the Market: 79
Median Selling Price: $213,000

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Greene County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 17
Average Selling Price: $ 279,282
Average Days on the Market: 72
Number of Houses on the Market: 207
Median Selling Price: $248,000

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Orange County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 9
Average Selling Price: $270,978
Average Days on the Market: 132
Number of Houses on the Market: 179
Median Selling Price: $281,000

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Louisa County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 8
Average Selling Price: $307,386
Average Days on the Market: 127
Number of Houses on the Market: 276
Median Selling Price: $303,690

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Fluvanna County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 44
Average Selling Price: $300,237
Average Days on the Market: 107
Number of Houses on the Market: 356
Median Selling Price: $283,000

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Nelson County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 15
Average Selling Price: $338,927
Average Days on the Market: 93
Number of Houses on the Market: 315
Median Selling Price: $425,000

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Albemarle County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 182
Average Selling Price: $427,936
Average Days on the Market: 83
Number of Houses on the Market: 1,019
Median Selling Price: $326,500

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City of Charlottesville County, Virginia Housing Statistics, July 2007:
Number of Houses Sold: 69
Average Selling Price: $299,144
Average Days on the Market: 49
Number of Houses on the Market: 408
Median Selling Price: $253,000

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For more information on trends in our area, email me at kehoe@move2va.com or call me 24/7 at 1-800-818-7629.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Biscuit Run Is Getting Closer To Becoming A Reality

Biscuit Run, the largest development ever proposed in Albemarle County, is closer to happening. I believe the county and developers are working hard to make it a win-win for both sides. I am 100% for Biscuit Run; it sounds fabulous and I may move there in a few years myself. This community and its developer, Hunter Craig, has certainly taken our community to the next level. I am not a listing agent, nor in any way involved in this community. It has so much to offer for everyone, regardless of their wish list, that it appears to meet everyone's needs.

I realize they will have to do something with the traffic issue, and it appears they are working on that as well.



Read more about Biscuit Run in this "Daily Progress" article from last week:

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP/MGArticle/CDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352314066

Read more details about the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors' recent meeting where they discussed the Biscuit Run Development in this blog post at CharlottesvilleTomorrow:

http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2007/07/biscuit_run.html

Patience and persistence is sometimes what it takes to bring the right communities to our area. What are your thoughts on Biscuit Run? Please post a comment.

Karen
www.move2va.com

It's a wonderful life

It's A Wonderful Life.

Sometimes it can be easy to forget how wonderful this life is.

Whenever that happens, stop for a moment, open your eyes, and listen to
your heart.

Life is filled with miracles both big and small, and they are all
around us, just waiting to be noticed.

It can be so easy to get caught up in work, responsibilities, and
worries, but that's not what life is truly about.

It's about pushing beyond the ordinary and everyday, and finding the
strength to reach out for those dreams in your heart.

It's about looking for the positive even when the negative seems
overwhelming.

You are a special person who deserves all the happiness the world has
to offer.

Don't wait for something huge to happen to make you stop and realize
how wonderful this life is.

Open your eyes, open your heart, and look for a little miracle in very
day.

Reach out for your dreams, stay positive, and make your life the
wonderful success story it was meant to be.

- Rachyl Taylor from"7 Days to a Positive Attitude"

Life is what you make it. Be happy, smile and good things will happen to you, and you'll also feel better. There's always something you can find positive about the day, even though there may be some negative items in your day. Give your pet some loving, and smile and compliment your colleagues and friends. How can you make someone's life a special day today? Enjoy your life every single day. Invest in "365 ways to be happy" book, and have a bonus every morning.

What have you done today to make someone else and yourself happy? Please post a comment.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Albemarle County Is Getting "Greener" & Saving Money! Well Done!

Albemarle County will probably be used as an example for other counties in the future with their innovative "green roof" on the county office building.

A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which utilizes a root repellant system and high quality water proofing, a filter cloth, drainage system, and a light-weight growing medium, as well as plants.

Saving $'s, keeping the building cooler, and experimenting seems to be working. The roof was paid for by grant money, so it's a win-win in every direction... without using tax payers' funds.

It's great to be an example for the future! I love that Charlottesville puts "being green" as a priority.

Read more from NBC29's article "Albemarle's Green Roof Two Years Later":

http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S=6884225&nav=menu496_2_4

Here are more photos of green roofs around the world:

Here's a video I found about green roofs:

Read more about them at this web site "Green Roofs For Healthy Cities":


http://www.greenroofs.org/


Where else could we use more "green" in our area? Please post a comment with your ideas.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Mortgage rates fell the third week in a row to 6.66%

The rates on conforming, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell for the third week in a row. Mortgage Rates are now 6.66 % (30-year fixed) Average points are 0.25.

To read more about this week's rates, read this article from BankRate.com:

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/bank/Aug0907_interest_rate_roundupa1.asp?s=2#tab

If you need a lender in central Virginia, email me at kehoe@move2va.com or call me at (800) 818-7629 and I'll be happy to send you a list of lenders I recommend.

As always, please stay in touch with your lender, it's so very important.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Featured Home - Lease Purchase - Immediate Occupancy - Reduced $20,000

• Incredible Value in Forest Lakes
  
• Northern Albemarle County near Hollymead Town Center
  
• Easy access to Charlottesville Airport
  
• Only 20 minutes to UVA/Downtown Charlottesville
  
• Neighborhood has trails, swimming pool with slides, playground, lake, trails, tennis, clubhouse
  
• Elementary school only a few minutes away
  
• Walk to the middle school
  
• Freshly painted
  
• Walking trail behind home

Please call me (434) 980-2860 or email me (kehoe@move2va.com) if you have any questions about this home, or other homes in central Virginia.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Will Hollymead Get Mixed-Use?

Development continues...

Northern Albemarle county boasts Hollymead Town Center at the intersection of Route 29 and Proffitt Road, and the growth in mixed use of another phase with residential and commercial.

The county is watching carefully and expects the proffers that come with development.

The good news is 20% of the project will be affordable housing, which our area needs desperately.

This shopping center has some fabulous views, so it's a delight to shop here with several great stores including my favorites: Bonefish Grill (I believe the best seafood in town as well as magnificant first class service always), Maggie Moos Ice Cream (a new experience for ice cream), Harris Teeter (call or fax your order in and they'll bring it to your car... Wow, that's service), TGIF (great burgers and my favorite salad with chicken), Panera's Bread (everything is great: breakfast, lunch or dinner), Target (a nice, clean store with almost everything including a pharmacy), Kirklands (a fun store with unique household items), and of course Starbucks. These stores are just a sampling of what you'll find.



Here's a link to a map of Hollymead Town Center:

http://www.regencycenters.com/propertydocs/000751-sp.pdf

Does anyone else have a favorite store at Hollymead Town Center? What would you like to see in the new commercial section? Please post a comment.

There are townhomes being built also at the rear of Hollymead Town Center. If you would like more info on them, I'd be glad to furnish information. Email me at Kehoe@move2va.com or call (434) 980-2860.

You can read more about the new mixed-use plans in this article from the "Cville Weekly":

http://c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064435450&ShowArticle_ID=11103007074530588

Here's another article from the "Daily Progress":

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP%2FMGArticle%2FCDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352125595&path=!news

Karen
www.move2va.com

Events in Charlottesville & Central Virginia This Weekend (August 10-12)

Tuesday-Saturday, August 7-11
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR
Livestock, concerts, rides, tractor pulls, a demolition derby, a rodeo and more at this fun country fair! Fishersville, VA. Directions: Augusta Expoland. I-64 to exit 91, South Rt 608, right on Expo Rd.. approx. noon - 11pm (call for each specific day's hours). $5 for everyone except children 6 and under free. All ages welcome. Email: acfair@ntelos.net. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-245-5627.

Friday, August 10
FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE
The Terri Allard Band; FREE; http://www.terriallard.com; show begins at 5:30pm, all ages welcome. Terri Allard has an extraordinary talent for capturing the human spirit in her songs. With power-packed vocals and infectious energy she has the uncanny ability of moving her audiences to pin-drop silence. The Virginia based singer-songwriter has taken her rootsy blend of folk, country, and acoustic pop to countless clubs, coffeehouses and festivals throughout the U.S. Directions: Charlottesville Pavilion, on the east end of the Downtown Mall.

Friday-Saturday, August 10-11
SOUND OF MUSIC
Ash Lawn Opera Festival. Maria, an uncertain postulant at the nearby abbey, goes to the home of Captain von Trapp as governess to his seven motherless children. Though the bereaved captain is seeing the wealthy Elsa Schraeder, he and Maria soon find themselves in love with each other. With the Nazi takeover of Austria imminent, Maria devises a daring scheme for the family's escape through the hills – to the sound of music. Ash Lawn-Highland. Doors open at 6pm. Shows begin at 8pm. $16-$26. All ages welcome. Email: info@ashlawnopera.org. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/979-0122.

Friday, August 10
MUSICAL CELEBRATION AT 214 COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
The 214 Community Arts Center partners and volunteers present an evening of great musical variety in celebration of the first year of operation. 8pm, suggested donation $10 at the door. 214 Rugby Road. 434/409-9631.

Saturday, August 11
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & FUNDRAISER AT APPLEBEES
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Please join the Student National Medical Association of the University of Virginia for a delicious pancake & sausage breakfast fundraiser and benefit at the Applebee’s Restaurant, Bar, and Grill located at 571 Branchlands Blvd in Charlottesville. The cost of breakfast is FREE; donations will be accepted. There will also be raffle prizes to be given away. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Bone Marrow Foundation. Come out and join us for some food, family, and fun!

Saturday, August 11
CATS PAJAMA PARTY
At our cats pajama party kids can put on their pajamas and come get a free haircut, dress up, sing some Karaoke with Jeff, the DJ to Go, and visit with the many kittens and cats that need new homes. Adoption specials: adult cats $10; kittens $45. Put on your pajamas and come find someone who loves you at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Noon-6pm. Berkmar Drive. 434/973-5959.

Saturday, August 11
OLD MILLS TRAIL ADVENTURE HIKE
Charlottesville City Parks and Albemarle County Parks.Guided hiking adventure from Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park into unknown territory. Family adventurers welcome! Darden Towe Park. 8:30am. $free. All ages welcome. Contact: Chris Gensic. Email: gensic@charlottesville.org. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/970-3656.

Saturday, August 11
PLAYING AT THE PARK WITH BELMONT BAPTIST CHURCH
Families are invited to come play at Belmont Park in Charlottesville. There will be games (that include the sprinkler park), crafts, stories, songs, snacks, and lots of fun! 9:30 to 11:30 am. $free. All ages welcome. Bring a towel! Contact: Melanie Anderson. Email: gma2anderson@earthlink.net. For more info call: 434/977-1739.

Saturday, August 11
SUMMER SATURDAYS: THE FROG PRINCE
In Bob Brown's astounding Storybook Series, the story unfolds in front of the pages of a giant pop-up storybook. As each scene ends, the enormous pages turn to reveal the next exciting development in this hilarious adaptation of a battle of wits between a spoiled-brat princess and a clever frog. Ash Lawn-Highland. Directions: Ash Lawn-Highland is located near I-64 and Route 250, 2.5 miles past Monticello on Route 53. 11am. $5 available at the door. All ages welcome. Email: info@ashlawnopera.org. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/293-4500.

Saturday, August 11
THE CARDINAL POINT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery. Live music at the winery. Proceeds benefit a local charity. $10 admission gets you a wine glass and great live music, plus that extra “feel-good” for making a donation to a worthy cause. Directions: I-64W, exit 107. Left on Rt.250W for 4.7 miles. Left onto Rt. 151S for 2.4 miles. Left onto Rt. 638 (Avon Road) for .9 miles. Left onto Rt. 636 (Batesville Road) for .7 miles. Cardinal Point Winery is on your right. 4 to 8pm. $10. Contact: Sarah. Email: contact@cardinalpointwinery.com. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-456-8400.

Saturday, August 11
MA'AT ENSEMBLE: "THE BREATH OF QUICKSILVER DREAMS"
Ma'at Ensemble's premier benefit performance. Come be a part of the exchange between performer and audience that transcends the dance from the earth into the ethereal, moving all who witness it to unique heights for one ephemeral moment that will never come again. 7:30pm, $20/adults, $15/students. Play On! Theater 983 Second St. in the Ix building. 434/227-7592.

Sunday, August 12
EVENING OF BLUEGRASS AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN
Graves Mountain Lodge. Featuring the family band that's sweeping the nation, Cherryholmes. Also featuring: Dark Hollow Blue Grass band and Jackass Flats. Graves Mountain Famous Foods will be available with Rib-eye Steak Dinner with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, & Baked Apples for $15. PLUS Bar-B-Que, Wing Dings, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Funnel Cakes. Graves Mountain Lodge. Directions: 29N to Rt 231 in Madison, go 5 miles to Banco and turn left on rt. 670 and drive 4 miles to the Lodge. 4pm. $15. All ages welcome. Email: info@gravesmountain.com. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-923-4231.

Sunday, August 12
MEET THE ARTIST: GARNER TAKAHASHI-MORRIS
The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church opens an exhibition of mixed-media collages by Garner Takahashi-Morris, which will remain on view through September 2. Meet the artist at an opening reception today at 11am. 717 Rugby Road, Charlottesville. 434/293-8179.

Sunday, August 12
LA BOHEME
Ash Lawn Opera Festival.In an unheated garret in the Latin Quarter of Paris a hundred years ago, a poet, a painter, a musician, and a philosopher live their dramatic lives, shivering and hungry when times are tough, but flamboyantly happy, generous, and romantic when fortune favors them. Their laughter fills the streets and sidewalk cafés of the Left Bank. The riveting story of the volatile, struggling lovers, Rodolfo and Mimi, bursts forth with operatic passion. Ash Lawn-Highland. Doors open at 6 PM. Shows begin at 8pm. $16-$26. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/979-0122.

Sunday, August 12
ROW FOR THE GOLD
8th annual Row for the Gold canoe race event raises money for Special Olympics Virginia. Sign-ups for teams are still accepted for this year's event. If you would like to participate, you can take part in many ways. You can form a team, donate prizes, or volunteer your time to help with the event. Together we can make a difference for Special Olympics Virginia. elkton to shenandoah. 2 to 6pm. All ages welcome. Contact: Kelly Truxell. Email: row4thegold@ntelos.net. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 540-290-2333.

Sunday, August 12
WINGED WONDERS: SUMMER BUTTERFLIES
Learn to identify Ivy Creek’s butterflies on a walk with Mike Scott at the Ivy Creek Natural Area. Mike will lead a brief identification workshop before the walk. Meet in the Education Building. Ivy Creek Natural Area. Directions: Earlysville Road/Route 743. 1pm. $free. All ages welcome. For details, please click this link. For more info call: 434/973-7772.

Have a fun weekend!
Karen
www.move2va.com

Buy A Blizzard From DQ Thursday 8/9/07 To Help Kids

Indulging your sweet tooth can be a rewarding experience. Tomorrow, Thursday, August 9, your personal indulgence can become a treat for your whole community!

Improve the lives of sick and injured children by visiting Dairy Queen tomorrow and buying any Blizzard Treat of your choice. Proceeds from every Blizzard purchased will help children at our local Children's Miracle Network hospital, UVA Children's Hospital (http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/).
Thank you for your participation in this worthy fundraiser.

Visit www.MiracleTreatDay.com to find a participating DQ location or make an online donation.

My company donates a portion of all earnings to the Children's Miracle Network. It is a very special organization that does so much to help sick children in our own community, as well as around the nation.

Karen
www.move2va.com

New Big Box Shopping Center Coming To Charlottesville?

More shopping may be coming near the downtown area of Charlottesville, close to the Holiday Inn South.



In my opinion this shopping center is very much needed and is in a great location, just off the interstate. Development is rapidly advancing on this side of town, and once Biscuit Run is built, it will be a popular shopping center, used by many of the residents nearby.

It will be great to have a Home Depot, another source for home improvement products, along with Lowes on Route 29.

Personally, I wish a Costco would come to Charlottesville!

I agree with the Planning Commission that we need this development. Placing too many constraints may force them to choose anoother location. The stores and developers need to make a profit as well. If half of the store isn't used, they will not prosper. This is Charlottesville, not northern Virginia, nor Manhatten, so let's keep things in perspective.

Welcome to our latest, greatest shopping center.

Please developers, leave us some trees as well.

Read more in this article from the "Cville Weekly":

http://c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064435450&ShowArticle_ID=11103007074463083

Comments anybody?

Karen
http://www.move2va.com/

Proposed Deerfield Village center in Greene County Faces Resistance

Greene county is growing at a very rapid rate with both commercial (Wal-Mart Super Center) and new subdivisions on both sides of Route 29.

Another developer has stepped up to propose Deerfield Village, a commercial development as well as 127 village homes. Residents met and voiced opposition to the village homes. Now the developer has added items to his proffer to make it more attractive to the residents as well as Greene County.

Read more in this article "Concerns raised over proposed Center", from Greene-News.com:

http://www.greene-news.com/news2.shtml

In my opinion, it is fine to grow but you must be cognizant of growth, such as schools, roads, traffic and more. Growth is imminent, but we must plan very carefully. Once all our land is gone to development, our rural areas and beautiful towns will never be the same. So growth with caution and planning should be our motto.

What are your thoughts? Please post a comment.

Karen

www.move2va.com

The Secret To Success

”The secret to success is to do the common things uncommonly well.”

--John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

My logo is “The Key To Your Real Estate Success” and this quote by Rockefeller is so true. That’s why I guarantee excellence to all my buyers and sellers and anything I do. If you are not satisfied with me as your realtor, fire me just like Donald Trump.

Success should be in your every thought, doing things the right way and always going the extra mile. You only go around once, and so why not do it the right way.

Success To Everyone!

Please share your comments.

Karen
www.move2va.com

Advance Mills Temporary Bridge To Be Built

Earlysville residents and others will certainly welcome the addition of a temporary bridge. This will relieve the stress of having to go miles out of the way to get to their residences and work places. Instead of installing a new bridge which would mean waiting years, the temporary bridge will be installed in 6 months.

Read more at the "Daily Progress":

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP%2FMGArticle%2FCDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352229538&path=!news

I'm sure all of us are concerned about bridges considering the fatal tragedy in Minnesota. Here's a memorial video from YouTube:


Click this link to view a video from CNN that shows the bridge collapsing:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/02/bridge.structure/index.html#cnnSTCVideo

The bridge that collapsed in Minnesota was a deck steel truss bridge. Virginia has a total of 12,742 bridges, and of those 2,862 (22%) have been deemed "deficient or obsolete" by officials (most of these were in northern Virginia).

Here's an article from CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/02/bridge.structure/index.html#cnnSTCText

Please post your comments.

Karen
http://www.move2va.com/

National Ground Intelligence Center Expansion

The NGIC expansion seems to be politically laced. In my opinion it is good for our community. But we must look at all angles of the expansion and make sure the community, as well as the developer and the government are all receiving a fair and equitable share of what's good for our fine community. The expansion will bring in many northern Virginia families to our community. We will need to have housing for all of those individuals. They will be using our schools as well, so the tax base is very important.

Read more at the "Daily Progress":

http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP/MGArticle/CDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352243537&path

Here's an article from NBC 29:

http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?s=6796376

NGIC Web Site: http://avenue.org/ngic/index.shtml

What do you think about the NGIC expansion? Please post your thoughts.

Karen
www.move2va.com