#cville — Public Fediverse posts

I went to this #cville Creative Mornings event today and it was wonderful - full of art ideas and kintsugi and charm and prints and repair philosophy...video up soon:
https://creativemornings.com/talks/reparative-notions-mending-as-philosophy-resistance-and-art-practice

“the Richmond metropolitan statistical area — a region defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the city and 16 surrounding localities — “had the second largest increase in housing costs relative to young adults’ wages” after the Charlottesville region. Both have gotten influxes of new residents from the Washington, D.C. area and more high-cost parts of the Northeast.” #cville #RVA #housing #inequality https://www.richmonder.org/data-housing-is-more-out-of-reach-and-homeownership-is-down-for-younger-richmonders/

Harrisonburg VA joins #cville and Staunton! Citizens organized and won. Good info and tips here for #deflock groups.
https://deflockhburg.org/

Putting this on my calendar... #ceramics artist with aphantasia and an interesting background. #cville
https://newcityarts.org/exhibitions/emma-terry-sh820

I'm up and fully caffeinated. I think we have eight more deliverables to get through. Seems like a lot! Starting an hour and five minutes in #cville https://www.youtube.com/live/S-aH2eZU71s?si=NeUS7NpqQ638fX0f&t=3952

I'm stealing some time tonight to listen to Monday's presentation on our upcoming and much anticipated Charlottesville Mobility Plan. #cville #TransportationPlanning #thread https://www.youtube.com/live/S-aH2eZU71s?si=HdAv-QgzAlsAw99i&t=710

Inbox: The Charlottesville GOOD foundation is hosting a celebration of the great Joy Johnson on July 24th, 2026 5:30-10:00 PM at the Brick Cellar at Dairy Market. There will be jazz and conversation 5:30-6:30, then a housing forum 6:30-7:30 (thankfully I'm not talking) and then a dance party with DJ Runway 7:30-10 PM. #cville #housing #jazz

https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/after-taking-off-in-charlottesville-feds-plan-national-electric-aircraft-charging-network-rollout/ “Virginia will host future advanced air mobility demonstrations featuring aircraft and technologies of different sizes, transporting passengers, medical resources, and other cargo. None of them will be public” #cville #energy #secrecy

I was able to sit down with Tom Perriello tonight and talk Section 8, public housing, and Low Income Housing Tax Credits. He says and I believe that he is serious on affordable housing. Tom Perriello can win. #cville #housing #TomPerriello

I am very hopeful about this new mobility plan. We have made some very big land use changes that will require mode shift. We can’t shoehorn in more motor vehicles. #cville #walkable #transit https://open.substack.com/pub/communityengagement/p/week-ahead-for-july-20-2026-charlottesville

I rise. Sinuses are very angry at me. Looks like the smoke is finally past us. #cville

I can report that the Brooks Family YMCA is closed, they have no power #cville

Big rain here. Hopefully it helps with the smoke and the drought and the heat. Power flickered but held here but it sounds like power is out north of the Bypass. #cville #VAwx #wildfire

Another smoky one here in Charlottesville. All activities planned for the little one have understandably been canceled for health reasons. #wildfire #cville

@rvaweather This feels personal #cville #VAwx

https://cardinalnews.org/2026/07/17/perriello-has-nearly-three-times-as-much-cash-as-mcguire-macy-outraises-cline/ Tom Perriello can win. #cville #TomPerriello #VAPol

I guess I won't be going for my afternoon walk today! UVa's COO has issued a warning about air quality and high heat (around 100F), asking people to limit outdoor activity and keep doors and windows closed, among other things.
[Use your imagination to insert a "this is fine" gif]

#cville #uva

Friendly greetings from the climate disaster. This is this morning at “The Park” #cville #wildfire #UVa #VAwx

Running and bicycling are very popular here in smoky Charlottesville. I’ve seen one mask so far. Please be safe out there. #cville #wildfire

I hear last night’s sunset and this morning’s sunrise were red thanks to the smoke in the upper atmosphere from the huge Canadian wildfires. Sounds unsettling but visually interesting #cville #wildfire

http://www.charlottesville.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2617 “conservation of our drinking water is essential as declining stream and reservoir water levels indicate we may be experiencing an extended drought” #cville #drought #CleanWater

https://infocville.com/2026/07/12/charlottesville-mayor-wade-announces-steps-to-be-taken-at-free-bridge-encampment/ “We remain committed to treating every person with dignity while also fulfilling our responsibility to maintain safe, clean, and accessible public spaces for everyone” #cville #homelessness #Parks #housing #HousingFirst

https://www.29news.com/2026/07/09/charlottesville-school-board-outlines-construction-priorities-council-considers-tax-referendum/ “Pretty much every single building within the school division needs some type of update and upgrade” #cville #CharlottesvilleCitySchools #TaxReform #BudgetsAreValuesDocuments #education

“We’ve had a lot of wins this cycle. I would say that we put more money than ever before in our affordable housing trust fund and I feel really lucky to be representing Charlottesville because Charlottesville has led the way in a lot of housing related initiatives” #cville

https://open.substack.com/pub/communityengagement/p/week-ahead-for-july-6-2026-charlottesville I am very hopeful that $15 million in new revenue will make a big difference on Charlottesville city schools. #cville #BudgetsAreValuesDocuments

Dominion Power reports they will restore power between 5 and 10 PM. #UVa and #UVAHospital report they have power #cville

101 degrees today in red hot Cville. A heavy storm just hit and knocked out the power. #cville #VAwx

https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/virginia-has-high-vaccination-rates-why-do-we-have-a-large-measles-outbreak/ “It’s really hard for families right now to look for clear guidance of what is safe and what is necessary” #cville #Measles #Virginia #PublicHealth

https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/for-fifeville-residents-the-fight-over-a-seven-story-luxury-student-housing-complex-isnt-over-yet/ “Some community members are debating taking yet another action: petitioning to remove from office the three councilmembers who voted to overturn the BAR’s decision and allow The Mark.” #cville #housing #preservation #UVa #zoning #displacement