September 5, 2023: Should there be more official Crossroads Communities in Albemarle?

What is “community engagement?” In the case of this regularly produced newsletter and podcast, the idea is for a third-party not connected to the government to provide as much information as possible about what’s happening.This publication carries that title in the same way that 19th century newspapers named themselves after the act of journalism. Think of the Inquirer! The Chronicle! The Times-Picayune! I’m Sean Tubbs, endeavoring this Labor Day and every day to provide you with Charlottesville Community Engagement. On today’s edition:* The Albemarle County Fire Department receives $7.1 million in funding to hire 30 firefighters* Charlottesville releases another notice of funding availability for affordable housing projects* The city is also looking to plant 160 trees in public right of way across Charlottesville* The Jefferson Madison Regional Library wants your input on its next strategic plan * Funding that comes to help improve air quality will be used to help pay for the two regional trains that travel between Roanoke and D.C. * The Albemarle County Planning Commission discusses whether there should be more Crossroads Communities as the Comprehensive Plan is updated  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