Episode Notes

The B.F. Yancey Elementary School officially closed in June of 2017. Almost two years later, the Yancey School Community Center opened in the former school building. This innovative model for a community center creates space for collaboration between local government and non-profit organizations to provide programming and services in support of community health and wellbeing. The service footprint for the B.F. Yancey School Community Center includes Southern Albemarle, and the adjoining areas of Nelson, Buckingham, and Fluvanna Counties.

In this episode, we speak with Ed Brooks, the Program Coordinator at the Yancey School Community Center, and learn about the past, present, and future vision for this important place.

Learn More

Yancey School Community Center Heritage & History Project: https://ysccheritageandhistory.org/ Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at Yancey: https://www.brafb.org/yancey/

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In this episode, we’ll have a conversation with Christine Putnam that ranges from biodiversity to composting to the importance of turning off your outside lights at night. We’ll also address a listener’s question: What is your favorite pollinator, and why?

In this Episode

Let's talk about how to design infrastructure that truly serves the community, the benefits and engineering considerations of roundabouts, and the next steps for the corridor.

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For more information about the Rio Corridor Plan, and ways to participate, please visit our project website at http://www.publicinput.com/riocorridor.

About the Podcast

Let’s Talk Albemarle seeks to foster community participation through the exploration of important topics in Albemarle County, Virginia. Serena Gruia, host and public engagement specialist, designs each conversation to make local government interesting and accessible for our community.

I would love to hear from you. Call or email me to share your constructive feedback, suggest a topic, or ask a question you have about Albemarle County local government! 434- 296-5841 x3274 or [email protected].

In this Episode

Let's talk about the history of the corridor and the challenges and opportunities associated with the current conditions.

Learn More

For more information about the Rio Corridor Plan, and ways to participate, please visit our project website at http://www.publicinput.com/riocorridor.

About the Podcast

Let’s Talk Albemarle seeks to foster community participation through the exploration of important topics in Albemarle County, Virginia. Serena Gruia, host and public engagement specialist, designs each conversation to make local government interesting and accessible for our community.

I would love to hear from you. Call or email me to share your constructive feedback, suggest a topic, or ask a question you have about Albemarle County local government! 434- 296-5841 x3274 or [email protected].