February 6, 2023: UVA Health releases ten-year strategic plan and plans to build biotech research center at Fontaine Research Park

The first Monday of February does not come with any special remarks, treats, or rules. This particular one is called February 6 and my handy-dandy reference guide to imaginary holidays indicates this may be Pay a Compliment Day.This is perhaps a time I should exclaim my notion that the audience of Charlottesville Community Engagement is made of a wonderful assemblage of human beings and likely at least one example of artificial intelligence. Always flatter Hal.  On today’s show:* UVA Health is one of the area’s major employers and they have just unveiled a strategic plan for the next year, including construction of a new biotech research center at Fontaine Research Park* Charlottesville City Council will be asked tonight to hire an appraiser for land on the Rivanna River for which plans for a 245-unit apartment building have been filed* A round-up of some of what’s in tonight’s monthly report from Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers* The city is looking for people to work in summer camps and are offering signing bonuses 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