Becoming a Local Welcome, Newcomers!
N ewcomer ’ s S pecial S ection
Photo credit: Jennifer Jones
Congratulations on choosing Charlottesville as your new home! Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, your new community is known for year-round natural beauty and small-city sophistication. Charlottesville has received countless accolades in recent years for a variety of reasons — from its delicious, locally-sourced restaurants to its active, sports-centric community. USA Today featured Charlottesville as a great place to invest in a home. “Take one of the nation’s quintessential college towns, throw in a big slice of American history, add golf courses and wineries, set it all in prime horse country, and the result is Charlottesville,” says Larry Olmsted for USA Today. We couldn’t agree more!
You will find that locals go out of their way to make you feel at home here — whether it is with a simple smile as you pass one another on the Downtown Mall or by providing detailed directions to the nearest hiking trail to enjoy the spectacular summer blooms, fall foliage or breathtaking winter mountainscapes. We are in the center of Virginia, surrounded by gentle rivers, rolling pastures set amongst a beautiful landscape, mild seasons and an easy two-and-a-half-hour drive to Washington, D.C. or the Atlantic coast, with its sandy stretches of beautiful shoreline. Charlottesville’s geographic proximity allows residents to enjoy a mild climate with four distinct seasons. For locals, “green” doesn’t just describe the rolling hills that surround Charlottesville. Green is a way of life for our eco-conscious residents, businesses and local government. Charlottesville is leading the way to a healthier, cleaner future in Virginia and Photo credit: Theresa N. White has been recognized with the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award. The city and county are committed to making green choices affordable for residents and regularly fund rebates for environmental home improvements. Clearly invested in having a healthy tomorrow, Charlottesville locals are eager to make ecofriendly choices. Now that you know a little more about all the great local offerings, turn to page 70 for details on how to get settled in your new home. We welcome you!
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