The Mark development

Quoted the comprehensive plan, accused council and the developer of deceiving the public about the two worker cottages' condition and rehabilitation costs, and said council was 'lied to.'

Pastor of Historic First Baptist Church urged the council to defend public trust, demanding transparency and that any luxury student housing approval stay attached to the property rather than becoming a loophole.

Speaking for First Baptist Church, said Landmark Properties as a 'guest' in Charlottesville should have consulted the neighborhood before proceeding, and urged them to listen.

A First Baptist member who said the developers' June 24 statements that units would rent to anyone who can afford them should strip the 'luxury student housing' cover, urging council to demand 70 affordable beds and disclose plans for the $7 million in federal homelessness funds.

A lifelong resident who said the city prioritizes UVA students over the people who vote for council, and that low-income residents in affected neighborhoods are hurt most.