Making A List: Biggest Developments in Charlottesville's Future

Updated: 9:37 AM Nov 13, 2009

Jessica Jaglois pinpoints the three biggest developments in Charlottesville. See what these projects mean to the future of our city and neighborhoods. What developments would you like to see come to our area? Leave us a comment with your lists.

Posted: 9:41 AM Nov 12, 2009
Reporter: Jessica Jaglois
Email Address: Jessica.Jaglois@newsplex.com

Making A List: Biggest Developments in Charlottesville's Future

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November 12, 2009

As the economy comes out of its slump, attention in Charlottesville is focusing on several major developments either in the works or already under way.

Jessica Jaglois profiles three projects that have the potential to have a big impact on the local economy. If this list of proposed developments comes to fruition, the face of Charlottesville will undoubtedly change.

Three of the largest developments in our area boil down to this: one is nearing completion, one is near death, and one hasn't yet sprung to life.

The project nearing completion is Martha Jefferson's new facility on Pantops Mountain.

At more than half a million square feet, it boasts almost 200 beds, so each patient will have a private room.

The hospital will include outdoor walking trails for patients,. Also, 90% of workers are hired locally.

Near death is the Landmark Hotel. The indefinitely stalled luxury hotel located on the Downtown Mall broke ground in March of 2008.

With the bank that backed the Landmark dissolved, and numerous lawsuits between owner Halsey Minor and his developer, until all the lawsuits are settled and the dust is all down, no one even knows if it could be sold.

Then there's Albemarle Place. The 65-acre lot will eventually house a mixed-use development with residential, retail, office, and hotel space.

Initial plans for Albemarle Place were approved back in 2003, but Albemarle County's sewer system wasn't able to handle the two million square foot structure.

A final site plan and sewer connection is still needed before this project can get underway.

Three developments with very different futures, each with the potential of changing Charlottesville.

Jessica's List:
1) New Martha Jefferson Hospital
2) Landmark Hotel
3) Albemarle Place (corner of Route 29 and Hydraulic Road)

Have we left out a big project? Tell us about a big development coming to Charlottesville or one you would like to see come to our area. Leave us a comment with your list.

Latest Comments

Posted by: Jack Location: Cville on Nov 13, 2009 at 02:43 AM

I'm glad ULC is upfront with their post, but it is still in poor taste. This is not the place to sing your own praise or advirtise about what your company does. Otherwise, I thought Jessica hit the nail on the head with her picks. I do wonder, though, how all the developments in Crozet will affect that little town in the long run.

Posted by: Kay Location: Charlottesville on Nov 12, 2009 at 09:54 PM

I just want an Olive Garden and a Kohls... Please!

Posted by: United Land Corp Location: 29 North on Nov 12, 2009 at 11:25 AM

think you have missed MAJOR projects that are reality-not just plans. United Land Corp is developing $250 million 300 acre complex at Boulders Rd consisting of 250,000 SF office space. NGIC/DIA expansion is bringing 2000 jobs. JUIAF facility under const on land sold by ULC to federal govt opening fall 2010. New 110,000 SF ULC building will be completely occupied by NGIC/DIA within 30 days. Permits rec'd for 2nd bldg of 132,000 SF that will bring add'l 400 jobs. ULC also developing 350 lots Briarwood Subdiv; lots sold to Ryan homes; ULC is begining 2nd phase of Hollymead Town Center w/ dept store & 300 residential units and more. 4th major project: Northtown Center (across from Lowes)consisting of $140,000 SF; sitework nearing completion; tenants Stellar One Bank, Country Inns & Suites, restaurant etc.

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