September 15, 2023: Charlottesville PC recommends approval of taller, denser building at 1709 JPA; City police considering use of license plate readers

Today could be construed as the Ides of September, but that construction could turn out to be faulty. A little research might help with this foundational first line of this edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, but that work is usually reserved for the body and not this header which likely did not make a goal. I’m Sean Tubbs, and it turns out September 13 was the Ides of September. On today’s program:* The Charlottesville Planning Commission specifies why they feel roads to be built as part of 0 East High Street doesn’t comply with Comprehensive Plan* The Charlottesville Police Department is using license plate readers to assist with investigations but insists the use is limited and data is not retained* Charlottesville is one of several Fifth District localities using federal funds to modernize infrastructure* Albemarle and Charlottesville are launching an effort to plan for climate adaptation together* The Virginia Department of Education has released the lasted school quality profiles* The Charlottesville Planning Commission takes action on a special use permit at 1709 JPA  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