This page is devoted to those who are moving to or from the area related to the National Grounds Intelligence Center (NGIC). I have worked with many people who work at NGIC and can honestly say that I have enjoyed every single experience.
In 2006, NGIC was apparently considered by a "rural" facility (I'm not sure if that remains accurate today). Those of us from Charlottesville/Albemarle and the rest of the Central Virginia area would probably disagree with this assessment, but, who's to argue with the military?
This is a story I wrote recently that is pertinent to any DIA/NGIC/other contractors with or without orders who may be moving to the Rivanna Station installation - it's never too early to start reconnaissance!
Where to Look for Government Contractor Jobs in Charlottesville
If you have any questions about moving to the area for NGIC or have any suggestions, please contact me.
NGIC's homepage - They have taken down this page, but thanks to Google, here are a few cached pagees -
- Internet Archive of NGIC's pages
Some of the stories I've written about NGIC/DIA over the years.
NGIC is growing
INSCOM's homepage regarding NGIC
Many of those who work at NGIC's 29 North facility choose to live in that general vicinity. Everything you need is there. Grocery stores, a Target, restaurants, public schools, dance classes - there is a new 24-hour gym minutes away from NGIC - you name it and it is there. The selection of neighborhoods is diverse as well - homes built in the 50's and 60's to new homes in neighborhoods with walking trails, tennis courts, pools, and more.
On the other hand, many of my clients choose to live elsewhere for a variety of reasons; a primary one being housing affordability.
Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville are, frankly, more expensive than the surrouding Counties - Greene County just to the North and Fluvanna County to the east being the most counties in which my NGIC clients have purchased.
Search for homes close to NGIC here.
NGIC in the News
12 June 2008 - NGIC project should boost local economy - " “It is highly likely that (DIA) personnel will be open to the idea of buying homes and living in a wider area crossing into several counties,” Edwards says. “The housing prices and commute times near Rivanna Station are much better than in the National Capitol region.”"
04 April 2008 - NGIC Expansion to bring in more families - "Thousands of military jobs could be on their way to Albemarle County by 2011. it's all part of an expansion plan at the National Ground Intelligence Center in the northern part of the county."
11/8/2007, also known as the Rivanna Station Military Base:
- The region preps for NGIC's growth
- Albemarle County Eyes NGIC Expansion Plans