Episode Notes

Chapter by Chapter is a series on our podcast in which we introduce and review the draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. We’ll discuss land use, housing, environmental stewardship, parks and open spaces, and more.

This podcast was designed to provide a quick overview of the chapter. We hope you’ll be inspired to visit our website, read the whole chapter, share your feedback, ask questions, and review the plan actions.

Links:

• Visit the AC44 project home page
• Read the draft chapter
• Review the chapter draft Actions - and suggest one if you like!
• Sign up to receive project e-newsletters

Episode Notes

Chapter by Chapter is a series on our podcast in which we introduce and review the draft chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. We’ll discuss land use, housing, environmental stewardship, parks and open spaces, and more.

This podcast was designed to provide a quick overview of the chapter. We hope you’ll be inspired to visit our website, read the whole chapter, share your feedback, ask questions, and review the plan actions.

Links:

• Visit the AC44 project home page
• Read the draft chapter
• Review the chapter's draft Actions (and suggest one if you like!)
• Sign up to receive project e-newsletters

Episode Notes

Move Safely Blue Ridge is the region’s plan to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all road users through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. Learn about the project, the goals, and the vision in this conversation with Sarah Simba, Planner with the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission.

Project Website: https://movesafelyblueridge.com/

Learn more about the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission: https://tjpdc.org/

Episode Notes

• Project Website: https://engage.albemarle.org/resilient-together
• Project Newsletter Sign-Up: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/NlzZgNT/resilient
• Report Summary: Preparing for Resilience - An Overview of Albemarle County Climate Change Impacts
• Report: Albemarle County Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
• Video Playlist (curated by Piedmont Environmental Council): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL21OkaYJlJWvuQXHPCtEgDus9XEfTCtdV

Ever wondered who the people behind local government are? Our new series on the "Let's Talk Albemarle" podcast aims to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the people who help shape our community. Join us as we sit down with local leaders to discuss their roles, passions, and the human side of public service.

Please tune in for the first episode, where we talk with Jeff Richardson, the County Executive, to talk about his journey with Albemarle County and what it's really like to lead in local government.

We're back with another installment of our "Meet Your Local Government" podcast series. Jamie Powers, the Climate Protection Program Manager, sat down with us and shared his passions, from playing music to climate justice, in our latest episode.

Ready for another deep dive into the lives of local leaders? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Emily Pelliccia, Deputy Chief of Community Risk & Resilience. From fire and rescue to community engagement, Emily shares her unique journey and the challenges of balancing high-stakes work with building a resilient community.