AC44 Document Library

Introduction to AC44
Learn about the Comprehensive Plan, how it is used, our process for the AC44 update, and more!

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.

Phase One

• Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community
• DRAFT Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community
• Big Ideas for an Equitable and Resilient Community
• Overview of the Big Ideas and Using Equity and Climate Action Lenses
• Equity and Climate Action Lenses

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.

Current Policy

Map of Current Development Areas and Rural Area

Growth Management Options
During Phase One of AC44, this document was created to share possible ways to review the Growth Management Policy.

AC44 Plan Chapters

• DRAFT Development Areas Land Use

Development Areas Land Use and Transportation Draft Goals and Objectives

DRAFT Policy to Guide Potential Future Development Areas Expansion

Land Use One Pager

Transportation One Pager

Websites

• View the current Development Areas and Rural Area using County GIS
• Background Report: Future Land Use Buildout Analysis
• Albemarle County: Transportation

Draft Activity Centers, Multimodal Plan Maps, and Future Land Use Designations

• AC44 Draft Land Use Designations_Jan2024
• Draft Community Design Guidelines_Jan2024
• Draft Activity Center Place Types_Jan2024
• Overview of draft: Activity Centers, Multimodal Planning recommendations, and future land use designations
• DRAFT: Crozet Modal Emphasis Map November 2023
• DRAFT: Pantops Modal Emphasis December 2023
• DRAFT: Places29 south of Rio/29 Modal Emphasis Map November 2023
• DRAFT: Places29 North/Hollymead Modal Emphasis December 2023
• DRAFT: Western Neighborhoods Modal Emphasis December 2023
• DRAFT: Southern Neighborhoods Modal Emphasis December 2023
• DRAFT: Village of Rivanna Modal Emphasis December 2023
• DRAFT: Multimodal and Activity Center Maps (All)

Phase Two

Board of Supervisors Work Session: January 11, 2023

• Presentation January 11, 2023
• Ph2 Engagement Plan
• Overview of Update Comp Plan Structure
• Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community

Board of Supervisors Work Session: September 6, 2023

• Board Materials September 6, 2023
• Presentation September 6, 2023

Board of Supervisors Work Session: July 17, 2024

• Presentation

Phase One

Work Session: September 27, 2002

• Memo to the Planning Commission, Sept 27
• Draft Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community
• Big Ideas for an Equitable and Resilient Community
• Community Feedback Compilation for Phase 1 Step 3

Work Session: July 26, 2022

• Memo to Planning Commission
• Growth Management Options and Themes (Presentation)
• Growth Management Options and Themes (Handout)

Planning Commission Work Session: May 24, 2022

Phase Two

Planning Commission Work Session: November 14, 2023

• Presentation Nov 14, 2023
• PC Materials Nov 14, 2023

Planning Commission Work Session: October 10, 2023

• Presentation Oct 10, 2023
• PC Materials Oct 10, 2023

Planning Commission Work Session: August 8, 2023

• Presentation August 8, 2023
• Staff Report August 8, 2023

Planning Commission Work Session: April 25, 2023

• Memo to Planning Commission April 25 2023
• Presentation April 25 2023

Phase One

• Step 1 Community Feedback Compilation
• Step 2 Community Feedback Compilation
• Step 3 Community Feedback Compilation
• Questionnaire 1
• Questionnaire 2

Phase Two

• Step 1 Engagement Summary
• Step 1 Questionnaire
• Step 1 Community Chat Themes
• Step 1 Community Chats - Full Version
• Step 2 Engagement Summary
• Step 2 Questionnaires Full Responses
• Step 2 Community Chats