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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charlottesville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Core Neighborhood development code revisions
A grassroots cohort presented a long list of policy requests from core neighborhoods — better notice of development, equity training for staff, student housing fee parity, micro-TIFs to keep development revenue in the neighborhood, and reviving promised small area plans for 10th & Page and Rose Hill. The committee will prioritize through a December working group.
Rivanna Homeless Encampment
Speaker after speaker demanded basic resources — portable toilets, water, dumpsters, fire extinguishers — at the Rivanna encampment. The city manager said adjacent property owners have blocked access but the Rivanna River Company has offered to help; the city still says the encampment can't remain long-term.