November 15, 2023: Northrop Grumman adding 300 jobs in Waynesboro; UVA construction update

Among other things, November 15 is apparently National Ample Time Day. Here’s hoping that you have enough time to get through this edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter and podcast that takes a certain amount of time to create and the word “ample” may not quite be congruent. I’m Sean Tubbs, recent purchaser of a dictionary.  In this edition:* Northrop Grumman is opening an advanced testing facility in Waynesboro and the hope is to create 300 jobs* Eugene and Lorraine Williams will receive the Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award* A quick construction update from the University of Virginia* City Council indicated at their November 1, 2023 City Council work session on the Development Code they may support reintroduction of discretionary review for height increases in commercial corridors  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