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Time to Run

Judging from the view from my front porch on Locust Avenue this Sunday, a high percentage of the Charlottesville population was out for their first outdoor experience in a while. …

Lessons from Boulder

There are many who consider Charlottesville to be similar to a sister city in the Rockies, Boulder, CO.  University town, diverse population, successful pedestrian mall in the downtown — and…

Home Ownership Parts I and II

In 2014, Piedmont Housing Alliance celebrated a big milestone–our 800th home owner.  This means that more than 800 individuals and families have come through our doors with a dream of…

Boom to bust for African-American Homeowners

In African-American History month, we want to spend some time on the role of home ownership and housing in relation to African-Americans.  A recent article in the Washington Post focuses…

Farmer Todd Keeps it Growing at Friendship Court

The Urban Agricultural Collective of Charlottesville (UACC) has been one of our key partners at Friendship Court Apartments for nine years. Started as the Quality Community Council Farms, UACC has…