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'''10th & Page''' is a [[Charlottesville]] neighborhood named for a street intersection near the center of the neighborhood.
'''10th & Page''' is a [[Charlottesville]] neighborhood named for a street intersection near the center of the neighborhood.


The 10th and Page neighborhood is one of Charlottesville's most compact neighborhoods, consisting of 83.86 acres<ref name=ccdc> "10th & Page." Charlottesville Community Design Center. Charlottesville Community Design Center, n.d. Web. 9 July 2009. <http://www.cvilledesign.org/>.</ref>.  
The 10th and Page neighborhood is one of Charlottesville's most compact neighborhoods, consisting of 83.86 acres<ref name=ccdc> "10th & Page." Charlottesville Community Design Center. Charlottesville Community Design Center, n.d. Web. 9 July 2009. <http://www.cvilledesign.org/>.</ref>. {{deadlink}}
 
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A planned historic survey of the neighborhood was delayed in November 2019 after some residents expressed concern about its purpose. A meeting was held on [[December 5]], [[2019]]. <ref name="survey">{{cite-progress|title=Historical survey for 10th and Page neighborhood delayed|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/historical-survey-for-th-and-page-neighborhood-delayed/article_9babbd41-6928-5fd7-bea0-f1aa2d32d6f1.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=A1|printdate=November 29, 2019|publishdate=November 28, 2019|accessdate=November 29, 2019}}</ref> <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Residents hesitant to support 10th and Page historical survey|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/residents-hesitant-to-support-th-and-page-historical-survey/article_2d561553-d72b-5218-aaff-76fd071ad7a8.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=A1|printdate=December 6, 2019|publishdate=December 6, 2019|accessdate=December 7, 2019}}</ref>
 
==History==
Much of the neighborhood was developed by [[John West]], an emancipated slave who purchased land and subdivided it for African American families in the late 19th and early 20th century. The neighborhood was kept predominantly Black throughout the 20th century due to the work of people like [[Charles H. Brown]] who sought to ensure ownership stayed within African American families. <ref name="survey" />
 
==Redevelopment==
==Redevelopment==


The City has worked with the [[Piedmont Housing Alliance]] to purchase thirteen single family homes for renovation. Some of these properties have been resold to individual families in the hopes of increasing a family-oriented neighborhood.<ref name=ccdc/>
The City worked with the [[Piedmont Housing Alliance]] to purchase thirteen single family homes for renovation. Some of these properties have been resold to individual families in the hopes of increasing a family-oriented neighborhood. {{when}}


==Geographical features==
==Geographical features==
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*[[Benjamin Tonsler]]
*[[Benjamin Tonsler]]
*[[John West]]
*[[John West]]
==Streetscape==
[[image:1957 10th and Page roads.jpg|left|300px|thumb|1957 map of street system before urban renewal projects to reduce access]]
In the spring of 2016, the city of Charlottesville is adjusting the roadway as part of a project funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.
*[http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/images/File:CDBG-curb_extension_section.pdf Document depicting locations for 10th and Page curb extensions in streetscape project funded through Community Development Block Grant]
*[http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/File:CDBG-curb_extension_section.pdf Document depicting typical section for 10th and Page bulb-outs in streetscape project funded through Community Development Block Grant]
*[http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/File:CDBG-curb_extension_plan.pdf Document depicting plan for 10th and Page curb extensions in streetscape project funded through Community Development Block Grant]
*[http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/File:CDBG-details.pdf Details of 10th and Page streetscape project funded through Community Development Block Grant]


==References==
==References==
<references/>
<references/>
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2046 Neighborhood page] City of Charlottesville.
*[http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2046 Neighborhood page] City of Charlottesville.
*[http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/10th-and-Page-Charlottesville-VA.html 10th & Page] on CityData.com
*[http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/10th-and-Page-Charlottesville-VA.html 10th & Page] on CityData.com
*[http://www.charlottesville.org/home/showdocument?id=4489 10th and Page Neighborhood Plan from 2006]
*[http://www.cvillepedia.org/mediawiki/index.php/File:1999-pratt-cville-thesis.pdf 1999 Preston Avenue Plan by Gate Pratt]


==Surrounding neighborhoods==
==Surrounding neighborhoods==

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10th & Page is a Charlottesville neighborhood named for a street intersection near the center of the neighborhood.

The 10th and Page neighborhood is one of Charlottesville's most compact neighborhoods, consisting of 83.86 acres[1].[dead link]


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A planned historic survey of the neighborhood was delayed in November 2019 after some residents expressed concern about its purpose. A meeting was held on December 5, 2019. [2] [3]

History

Much of the neighborhood was developed by John West, an emancipated slave who purchased land and subdivided it for African American families in the late 19th and early 20th century. The neighborhood was kept predominantly Black throughout the 20th century due to the work of people like Charles H. Brown who sought to ensure ownership stayed within African American families. [2]

Redevelopment

The City worked with the Piedmont Housing Alliance to purchase thirteen single family homes for renovation. Some of these properties have been resold to individual families in the hopes of increasing a family-oriented neighborhood.[when?]

Geographical features

At one point, Schenck's Branch ran openly ran through the neighborhood until a child drowned and it was covered up[1]. 9th Street was at one point called Alfonso Street.

Prominent residents


Streetscape

1957 map of street system before urban renewal projects to reduce access

In the spring of 2016, the city of Charlottesville is adjusting the roadway as part of a project funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "10th & Page." Charlottesville Community Design Center. Charlottesville Community Design Center, n.d. Web. 9 July 2009. <http://www.cvilledesign.org/>.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Web. Historical survey for 10th and Page neighborhood delayed, Nolan Stout, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 28, 2019, retrieved November 29, 2019. Print. November 29, 2019 page A1.
  3. Web. Residents hesitant to support 10th and Page historical survey, Nolan Stout, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 6, 2019, retrieved December 7, 2019. Print. December 6, 2019 page A1.

External links

Surrounding neighborhoods