Charlottesville hosts kickoff ceremony ahead of renovations to Crescent Halls Charlottesville hosts kickoff ceremony ahead of renovations to Crescent Halls By Max Marcilla | April 14, 2021 at 9:09 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 9:37 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesvilleâs Crescent Halls is getting a complete overhaul and, on Wednesday afternoon, city leaders and those who live there shared their excitement. All 105 public housing units will be fully renovated with new heating, cooling, and electric systems - among many other changes. Wednesday, there was a kickoff ceremony with construction set to begin at the end of the month. âHousing - everybody deserves,â said Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker. âNot just housing to go to, but housing that has been created with intention and with love.â