This week the City of Charlottesville followed through on a deadline to remove people from encampments along the Rivanna River as soon as an emergency shelter opened at 2000 Holiday Drive to provide an alternative.
Charlottesville’s chief building official issued a temporary certificate of occupancy early September 1 after work crews cleared a list of violations that held up issuance the day before.
The city closed off the Rivanna Trail at Free Bridge on Tuesday to give space for the clean-up and asked media representatives to stay clear…