December 15, 2022: New plans submitted for East High apartment complex; Champion lays off ten as new distribution scheme is announced

Are there Ides of December? That would be today, if it were a thing. The magic of the Internet likely makes it possible I could simply look up this fact but I throw it out to the collective wisdom of readers and listeners of Charlottesville Community Engagement to let me know for certain. I’m Sean Tubbs, and I’ve got far too many things to investigate as it is. On today’s program:* The developers of a 245-unit development on East High Street submit a new preliminary plan in response to a preliminary denial from Charlottesville Planners, and two attorneys weigh in* A former Charlottesville City Manager has left a job running a similar community in North Carolina * Champion will farm out its brewing and distribution to a North Carolina “brewing platform”* Albemarle County is waiting on the results of a grant application for state funding to help make a 31 acre portion of the North Fork Discovery Park even more “business-ready”* An update on a ongoing study to determine a better structure to govern transit operations in the area  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