For decades, Albemarle County’s Comprehensive Plan has placed a portion of land near the intersection of U.S. 29 and Interstate 64 in the growth area.
Riverbend Development filed for a rezoning for the property in early 2022, and the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 9.
“We do think that there are lots of reasons to support this rezoning,” said Ashley Davies, a vice president with Riverbend. “In a location adjacent to the city and UVA, there’s commercial and office space that can foster local employment opportunities and strengthen the county’s economic base.”…