Development Areas Land Use and Transportation: Draft Goals and Objectives

A goal is a high-level and long-term direction to fulfill the vision and framework. An objective is a specific outcome or target that accomplishes a goal. The goals and objectives developed now, in Phase Two, will inform the action steps that will be drafted in Phase Three.

The process of creating the Goals and Objectives included:

• collaboration by an interdisciplinary team of County staff, in coordination with partner agencies
• review of the current Comprehensive Plan
• incorporating best planning practices utilized throughout the country
• community, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors input
• AC44 Framework for an Equitable and Resilient Community 
  • "As we move toward 2044, Albemarle County aspires to be a community that is Green and Resilient, Welcoming and Equitable, Connected and Accessible, and Thriving and Prosperous"

Read more about Development Areas Land Use and Transportation in the updated Topic Report.

Along with goals, objectives, and action steps, there are a variety of tools and maps that are used to guide land use and transportation planning in the Development Areas. These include future land use designations, community design guidelines (currently ‘neighborhood model principles), activity centers, and multimodal systems planning. 

This questionnaire is designed for you to share your feedback on the draft Goals and Objectives and on draft land use designations, community design guidelines, and multimodal planning for the Development Areas Land Use and Transportation chapter. Community input will be shared with the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. The draft Goals and Objectives will be refined based on community, Commission, and Board feedback.