Friendship Court Phase Three redevelopment
Summary
South First Street Phase Two (113 units) and Sixth Street Phase One (47 units) are under construction; 23 units are ready for move-in. Resident advocates warned council not to let redevelopment stall during the leadership transition, and West Haven relocation planning targets late 2027/early 2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The dollar amount of the performance agreement isn't specified in the published materials.
Hundreds of very low-income families get new, fully subsidized units with central air, solar, and high-speed internet.
Families face displacement risk during West Haven relocation if plans falter.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Charlottesville Economic Development Authority - Nov 10, 2026
Friendship Court is a major affordable housing redevelopment, and the EDA is weighing a performance agreement to back its next phase. This affects how the long-running transformation of the downtown neighborhood moves forward.
City Council - Nov 2, 2026
A resolution was scheduled to authorize a performance agreement supporting the third phase of the Friendship Court redevelopment, a major affordable housing effort.
Week Ahead for September 28, 2026: CRHA selling one property, buying several others for $12.6 million, and seeks HUD permission to demolish Westhaven units
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City Council - Sep 9, 2026
South First Street Phase Two (113 units) and Sixth Street Phase One (47 units) are under construction; 23 units are ready for move-in. Resident advocates warned council not to let redevelopment stall during the leadership transition, and West Haven relocation planning targets late 2027/early 2028.
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