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"At Commission, Score 1 for SOCA"

The Daily Progress, April 23, 2008

The Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle has a new home in Albemarle County, official plans to announce today. It's been years since the largest organized sports organization in Central Virginia started planning for a new headquarters, and it plans to build an approximately $5 million facility in the yet-to-be-constructed Belvedere development off East Rio Road. Full article (PDF)

“SOCA selects site for larger facility”

The Daily Progress, October 11, 2007

The Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle has a new home in Albemarle County, officials plan to announce today. It’s been years since the largest organized sports organization in Central Virginia started planning for a new headquarters, and it plans to build an approximately $5 million facility in the yet-to-be-constructed Belvedere development off East Rio Road.
Full article (PDF)

“Lessons On County Housing”

C-Ville Weekly, October 9, 2007

In 2004, Albemarle County adopted an affordable housing policy requiring that any future development make 15 percent of its units available to those with household incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income. This year, that policy was finally put to the test with the completion of the Avon Park development. Full article (PDF)

“Church Hill Homes Receives 5 Parade of Homes Awards”

October 2007

Church Hill Homes is pleased to announce its triumph at this year’s Blue Ridge Home Builder’s Association Parade of Homes.

The Charlottesville-based homebuilder took home five awards including Best Exterior Design, Best Interior Design, Best Master Suite and Best Overall in the Category of “Homes Priced between $501,000 - $550,000” for their Chatham model home at Wickham Pond.
Full Press Release (PDF)

“Green Belvedere a Central Virginia First"

NBC-29 WVIR TV, August 3, 2007

Albemarle County is continuing its efforts to become a little greener, one neighborhood at a time.

The energy-efficient community of Belvedere is under construction off East Rio Road. Developers and county leaders say this is the wave of the future. The neighborhood is still in the very early stages of development, but once it's done they hope it sets an example for future trends.
Full Story >

“Neighborhood Promotes Healthy Living”

WCAV-TV 19 News, July 31, 2007

A future development in Albemarle County is being recognized for doing more than just being green.
Belvedere, which is being developed off Rio Road by Stonehaus, has been named part of the LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Program.
This program conducted by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council certifies developments that encourage healthier lifestyles by putting everything within walking distance.
Full Story >

“What's being done about affordability?”

The Daily Progress, June 11, 2007

Combined with rising assessments and taxes, affordable housing has become a key political and social issue in Central Virginia, joining perennial topics such as transportation and education in virtually every political and policy discussion. Full article (PDF)

“With the right plan, Virginia builders can create more workforce housing”

Virginia Builder Magazine, June 2007

With home prices soaring in Virginia – the median existing home price has risen from $192,752 in 2002 to $318,388 in 2006 – it's not surprising that politicians, home builders and the public are looking for ways to remedy the lack of affordable housing available today. Full article (PDF)

“Affordable housing need may intensify”

The Daily Progress, May 1, 2007

Based on the Albemarle County school system’s starting teacher salary of $37,695, the 150 new hires expected over the next few months will be able, barely, to afford a $150,000 home.

The problem: only 31 properties are available for $150,000 or less in the Charlottesville region. Full article (PDF)

“Developer sees green in Belvedere community”

The Daily Progress, April 30, 2007

Construction is set to begin on a massive new environmentally friendly development on a 207-acre historic property just north of Charlottesville.
The Belvedere project off East Rio Road in Albemarle County eventually will feature more than 700 energy- efficient homes in a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood. Full article (PDF)

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Design Center Testimonials Environmental Initiatives In the News	In the News "At Commission, Score 1 for SOCA" The Daily Progress, April 23, 2008 The Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle has a new home in Albemarle County, official plans to announce today. It's been years since the largest organized sports organization in Central Virginia started planning for a new headquarters, and it plans to build an approximately $5 million facility in the yet-to-be-constructed Belvedere development off East Rio Road. Full article (PDF) “SOCA selects site for larger facility” The Daily Progress, October 11, 2007 The Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle has a new home in Albemarle County, officials plan to announce today. It’s been years since the largest organized sports organization in Central Virginia started planning for a new headquarters, and it plans to build an approximately $5 million facility in the yet-to-be-constructed Belvedere development off East Rio Road. Full article (PDF) “Lessons On County Housing” C-Ville Weekly, October 9, 2007 In 2004, Albemarle County adopted an affordable housing policy requiring that any future development make 15 percent of its units available to those with household incomes at or below 80 percent of the area median income. This year, that policy was finally put to the test with the completion of the Avon Park development. Full article (PDF) “Church Hill Homes Receives 5 Parade of Homes Awards” October 2007 Church Hill Homes is pleased to announce its triumph at this year’s Blue Ridge Home Builder’s Association Parade of Homes. The Charlottesville-based homebuilder took home five awards including Best Exterior Design, Best Interior Design, Best Master Suite and Best Overall in the Category of “Homes Priced between $501,000 - $550,000” for their Chatham model home at Wickham Pond. Full Press Release (PDF) “Green Belvedere a Central Virginia First" NBC-29 WVIR TV, August 3, 2007 Albemarle County is continuing its efforts to become a little greener, one neighborhood at a time. The energy-efficient community of Belvedere is under construction off East Rio Road. Developers and county leaders say this is the wave of the future. The neighborhood is still in the very early stages of development, but once it's done they hope it sets an example for future trends. Full Story > “Neighborhood Promotes Healthy Living” WCAV-TV 19 News, July 31, 2007 A future development in Albemarle County is being recognized for doing more than just being green. Belvedere, which is being developed off Rio Road by Stonehaus, has been named part of the LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Program. This program conducted by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council certifies developments that encourage healthier lifestyles by putting everything within walking distance. Full Story > “What's being done about affordability?” The Daily Progress, June 11, 2007 Combined with rising assessments and taxes, affordable housing has become a key political and social issue in Central Virginia, joining perennial topics such as transportation and education in virtually every political and policy discussion. Full article (PDF) “With the right plan, Virginia builders can create more workforce housing” Virginia Builder Magazine, June 2007 With home prices soaring in Virginia – the median existing home price has risen from $192,752 in 2002 to $318,388 in 2006 – it's not surprising that politicians, home builders and the public are looking for ways to remedy the lack of affordable housing available today. Full article (PDF) “Affordable housing need may intensify” The Daily Progress, May 1, 2007 Based on the Albemarle County school system’s starting teacher salary of $37,695, the 150 new hires expected over the next few months will be able, barely, to afford a $150,000 home. The problem: only 31 properties are available for $150,000 or less in the Charlottesville region. Full article (PDF) “Developer sees green in Belvedere community” The Daily Progress, April 30, 2007 Construction is set to begin on a massive new environmentally friendly development on a 207-acre historic property just north of Charlottesville. The Belvedere project off East Rio Road in Albemarle County eventually will feature more than 700 energy- efficient homes in a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood. Full article (PDF)