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Residents press Nelson County supervisors for public hearings on Renaissance Ridge; NCCDF says project is home‑purchase opportunity
Summary
Residents raised concerns that Renaissance Ridge marketing and partner outreach prioritize Charlottesville/Albemarle organizations and could strain county services; Nelson County Community Development Foundation said the project targets homebuyers and is not a rental or refugee housing program.
Residents at the Feb. 18 Nelson County Board of Supervisors meeting urged the board to hold countywide public hearings about the proposed Renaissance Ridge housing development, saying marketing and partner agreements indicate outreach that prioritizes Charlottesville and Albemarle County organizations.
“From the agreement and marketing terms requested and received, I have confirmation that Renaissance Ridge and NCCDF are prioritizing many specialty groups exclusive to Charlottesville and Albemarle County instead of workforce housing for Nelson County first responders and teachers,” said Stephen Bayne, who said he obtained documents through FOIA and HUD records. He asked the Board to request and review the agreements and marketing terms from the…
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