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Welcome to the AC44 Comprehensive Plan Update Document Library. This collection is a central repository for all project documents related to Albemarle County's 2044 Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44.
Welcome to the AC44 Comprehensive Plan Update Document Library. This collection is a central repository for all project documents related to Albemarle County's 2044 Comprehensive Plan update, known as AC44.
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Introduction to AC44 Learn about the Comprehensive Plan, how it is used, our process for the AC44 update, and more!
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Albemarle County Equity Profile (2021) The Equity Profile, co-authored by The Equity Center, a UVA Democracy Initiative for the Redress of Inequity through Community-Engaged Scholarship, and the Albemarle County Office of Equity and Inclusion, analyzes various conditions across demographic groups and geographic areas that contribute to well-being. The Profile also contextualizes the data from this snapshot in time within the county's history.
Albemarle County Climate Action Plan (2020) In embracing its responsibility for leadership on climate action, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has resolved to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 45% from 2008 levels by 2030 and to achieve zero net emissions by 2050. This Climate Action Plan provides a framework for how Albemarle County will achieve its commitment to mitigate climate change. It will serve to guide staff initiatives and inform County programs, policies, capital investments, and partnerships with the community.
Albemarle County Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (2018) A greenhouse gas emission inventory is a method used by governments and other organizations to quantify their contribution to global climate change by estimating the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that result from activities or processes within the community or organization. In developing this inventory, we have followed the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC)—a set of standards developed specifically for local governments.
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Planning for Growth: Past and Present An overview of Albemarle County’s current Growth Management Policy and a history of Growth Management dating back to the County’s first Comprehensive Plan in 1971. We will look at historical maps of the County’s designated Development Areas, identify recent growth and population trends, and consider how the Growth Management Policy is related to equity and climate action.
Planning for Growth: Future Land Use Buildout This report looks ahead to the county's future, contemplates how much room we have left to grow in our current Development Areas (also known as the land use buildout analysis), and examines recent trends that might provide some insight into how we will grow in the future. Paired with the historical information and connections to equity and climate action, this report provides additional context to help us evaluate the current Growth Management Policy.
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Phase Two
Board of Supervisors Work Session: January 11, 2023
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An Introduction to the Growth Management Policy
The first video in the AC44 Community Learning Series is a high-level look at defining what a growth management policy is, an overview of our current Policy and how it is implemented, and finally, why we are reviewing the policy now.
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AC44 Phase Three Community Check-In
This is a recording of the community event on October 30, 2024, in which community members were invited to join an informative presentation on the AC44 Comprehensive Plan and gain valuable insights into the following key areas:
Current Status of the AC44 Process: Understand where we stand in the development of the comprehensive plan and what steps are next in the rollout.
Growth Management Policy: Explore the overarching guidance that shapes our land use and development strategies, including how these policies apply to both rural and development areas.
Land Use Topics: Delve into specific land use categories, including the future land use map and the importance of activity centers in promoting density and multimodal transportation.
This session was designed to empower attendees with knowledge and encourage active participation in shaping our community's future.
The first video in the AC44 Community Learning Series is a high-level look at defining what a growth management policy is, an overview of our current Policy and how it is implemented, and finally, why we are reviewing the policy now.
This is a recording of the community event on October 30, 2024, in which community members were invited to join an informative presentation on the AC44 Comprehensive Plan and gain valuable insights into the following key areas:
Current Status of the AC44 Process: Understand where we stand in the development of the comprehensive plan and what steps are next in the rollout.
Growth Management Policy: Explore the overarching guidance that shapes our land use and development strategies, including how these policies apply to both rural and development areas.
Land Use Topics: Delve into specific land use categories, including the future land use map and the importance of activity centers in promoting density and multimodal transportation.
This session was designed to empower attendees with knowledge and encourage active participation in shaping our community's future.