AGENDA DATE: 9/6/2023
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AC44 Phase 2: Planning Toolkits
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive Board feedback on the approach for how to update Comprehensive Plan recommendations for each of the four planning toolkit topics: Activity Centers in the Development Areas, Factors for Development Areas Expansion, Rural Crossroads Communities, and Rural Interstate Interchanges.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Filardo, McDermott, Kanellopoulos
PRESENTER (S): Tori Kanellopoulos, Principal Planner
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County's Comprehensive Plan Update (AC44) is currently in Phase 2. At the beginning of Phase 2, staff shared a series of topic reports with data, trends, challenges, and opportunities for each Plan chapter. Community members shared input on their priorities by topic through an online questionnaire, community chats, and pop-up events. The second round of Phase 2 engagement focused on planning toolkits, a consolidated approach to land use and transportation planning. The four toolkit topics are: Activity Centers in the Development Areas, Factors for Development Areas Expansion, Rural Crossroads Communities, and Rural Interstate Interchanges. A detailed description of each planning toolkit topic may be found in the staff report, Attachment E. Planning toolkits will build on current Comprehensive Plan recommendations including the Growth Management Policy and implement the Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community (Attachment F), developed in Phase 1 to provide guidance for AC44. Community members shared feedback for each topic through online questionnaires, online and in-person open houses, and several community chats. A summary of all community input shared to date in Phase 2 is provided in Attachment A. A more detailed timeline of Phase 2 and upcoming fall engagement is provided in Attachment B.
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