December 14, 2023: City Council makes some decisions but takes no vote at Development Code work session

There are only 18 days left in 2023, and the December 13, 2023 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement begins with a reminder that there is only about a week to go before the days will begin to have more light. To some this will bring great comfort and to others there may be a lament. Many will not notice either way. I’m Sean Tubbs, capable of imagining multiple points of view. In this edition:* Charlottesville City Council held a four hour work session last night on the new Development Code, but have not yet taken a vote* A plan to restrict by-right building heights in entrance corridors is off the table, but Council may require stepbacks in some buildings* The Buildings and Grounds Committee at the University of Virginia approves the schematic designs for a new parking garage and road network at the Fontaine Research Park, as well as the Manning Institute for Biotechnology  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe