Historic Court Square

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Description: Court Square has been in continuous use as a civic gathering area since the courthouse was built in 1803. The task was to improve upon the general condition of the square, while preserving and respecting the space as a historic resource. The Court Square project was funded by a federal TEA-21 grant.

The pallet of materials and design elements are recognized as characteristic of this historic neighborhood. A herringbone brick pattern has been reestablished for the streets, which are being edged with granite curbing. Crosswalks have been integrated through the use of a special granite and brick paving pattern and a special vehicular paving section. Existent walls around the perimeter of the site are being restored to a historically accurate condition, and appropriately styled light fixtures are being installed to complete the transformation.