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County staff outline Broadway Street implementation priorities, from low‑cost striping to a multimillion‑dollar river bridge
Summary
Albemarle County Community Development staff presented Phase 2 of the Broadway Street (Broadway Quarter) implementation study, outlining near‑term improvements such as a $21,000 restriping tied to a water‑main upgrade and longer‑term options including a multimillion‑dollar pedestrian bridge across the Rivanna River.
Albemarle County Community Development staff presented Phase 2 of the Broadway Street implementation study and described a set of short‑, medium‑ and long‑term strategies for economic vitality, placemaking, land use and connectivity in the Broadway Quarter.
David (identified as a process manager in Community Development) told the Economic Development Authority the study’s goals include retaining Broadway as an affordable location for startups, artisans and light industrial businesses; improving pedestrian and bicycle links to the Rivanna River and neighboring destinations; and creating public‑space opportunities for markets and events. Staff noted market pressure — rising land costs and demand for…
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