As the country begins to move out of the economic downturn, the number of consumers and shoppers strolling Charlottesville's Downtown Mall appears to have increased.
"We have seen an increase in the number of businesses moving downtown to the Mall, and our vacancy rate has significantly improved," said Aubrey Watts, director of Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development. "The Mall is a vibrant place to be, and as the national economy has improved, the local market has responded positively."
The local community has benefited from reopened storefronts and entertainment venues such as The Jefferson Theater and The Southern Caf
Read More
False report of active shooter placed U.Va. on lockdown Monday
By Cecilia Mould | 7 hours agoThe University shared a “run, hide, fight” alert with community members at 3:05 p.m. today, saying that there was an active attacker with a gun in the area of Shannon Library.
Mahoney responds to state senators, says DOJ deal was best available option
By Cecilia Mould | 23 hours ago“The important question, therefore, is whether following the DOJ guidance imposes substantial burdens on U.Va.,” Mahoney wrote. “The answer is clearly no.”
What is the July 29 guidance which U.Va. has committed to in Justice Department deal?
By Lucia Gambacini | YesterdayThe guidance outlines the key federal antidiscrimination laws which it is based on, as well as examples of unlawful and potentially unlawful practices.
