About the Comprehensive Plan
AC44 (or Albemarle County 2044) is the project name for the County’s Comprehensive Plan update and is one of the ways the County is planning for an equitable and resilient future. The Comprehensive Plan sets priorities and serves as a guide for the future physical development of Albemarle County. The Plan includes recommendations for how and where the County should grow, supporting local businesses and industry, protecting and enhancing natural resources, providing transportation options for walking, biking, taking transit, and driving, and allowing and encouraging a variety of housing types.
The goals for the project are to:
- Update plan content to reflect recent County-wide strategic initiatives, including climate action planning, economic development, and multi-modal transportation planning.
- Ensure that equity is integrated into the engagement process and the updated plan content, consistent with the County’s recently added “Community” organizational value.
- Improve Plan usability by articulating clearly prioritized goals, incorporating metrics for tracking progress, and applying a modern, streamlined document design.
The Comprehensive Plan is being updated in a four-phased approach, with the adoption of the final Comprehensive Plan expected in 2025. We are currently in Phase 4, which is focused on reviewing and adopting the Plan.
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