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Charlottesville Mall’s Slow Makeover | Charlottesville News
Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, a beloved 50-year-old pedestrian haven, is shedding its old guard — literally — as barriers around the fountains come down for good, restoring the area’s original charm. But the city’s work isn’t done: homelessness is being tackled with $1.2 million in “ambassador” programs, bathrooms remain scarce despite a costly lease, and tourists still occasionally drive into the Mall — a tragedy that shook the nation in 2017. Public seating is limited by private leases, and an unfinished hotel looms as a persistent eyesore, despite a mural attempt to disguise it. Slow…
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