DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLANNING Community Development > Master Planning > Crozet Development Area Homepage Crozet Development Area Links to Active Crozet Projects:  Downtown Crozet Streetscape Project Crozet Library           Crozet Historic Resources Study   Crozet Old School Reuse Study     Master Plan for Western Park   The community of Crozet began as a whistle stop on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in 1876 that was established at the request of the Miller Manual Labor School (the Miller School), which had been founded a year earlier. It was named for Colonel B. Claudius Crozet (1789-1864), a French born civil engineer and artillery officer under Napoleon who is best remembered as the chief engineer for the seventeen mile long railroad tunnel through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Since its inception, it has functioned as a distinct settlement with a unique history of agriculture, small business enterprises, and a dynamic civic spirit.  Crozet was selected for the first Master Plan by the Board of Supervisors in October 2001, based on the community's strong interest and high level of development activity. The Crozet Master Plan was completed in 2004, and implementation is underway.  Upon completion of the master plan, the Board appointed 15 citizens to the Crozet Community Advisory Council, an advisory committee that provides assistance to County staff and the Board of Supervisors on civic/community issues related to implementation of the Crozet Master Plan.   Stay Informed Get Involved Contact Us What's New Old School Reuse Study Final Report  Meet the CCAC Crozet Library Project Information

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Events/Meetings Main County Calendar

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Community Involvement Crozet Community Advisory Council The Crozet Community Advisory Council (CCAC) meets from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at The Meadows Community Center, 5800 Meadows Drive, off of 240 in Crozet.  The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.  Visit the CCAC web page for meeting dates, agendas and additional information about the CCAC.  Meet the CCAC  back to top

Crozet Project Links

Downtown Crozet Streetscape Project Crozet Library Crozet Historic Resources Study Crozet Old School Reuse Study Master Plan for Western Park

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Background Information

Crozet Town Meeting 9/20/07 -- County staff made presentations about the status of current and future projects related to the Crozet Master Plan, followed by time for residents to talk with staff members, consultants, and officials about individual projects.  Meeting Agenda  |  Project Summaries  |  Meeting Flyer  |  Meeting Invitation  |  Streetscape Flyer

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Publications

Crozet Master Plan Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan Living in Albemarle County's Urban Areas Master Planning in Albemarle County Planning 101

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Maps

Crozet Development Area  (This file may take a few minutes to download) Downtown Crozet

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Crozet News

Crozet Town Meeting to Feature Infrastructure Projects, Including Kickoff of Streetscape Project - Phase 2  9/17/07 Sidewalk Project Underway for Downtown Crozet 2/20/07

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Crozet Master Plan Archives

Click here to view archived Crozet Master Plan information

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Contact Information

Please email Rebecca Ragsdale with questions or call (434) 296-5832 ext 3439.