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There are over 12,500 employees at UVa, with an additional 5,500 working at the [[University Medical Center]]. These figures represent 15 percent of the total employment for Charlotteasville and Albemarle County. Over 20,000 students contribute to the economy<ref>Albemarle County. Department of Community Development. Places 29: A Master Plan for the Northern Development Areas. 2009 DRAFT. Page 3-14. <http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Places29_Master_Plan /Places29_Master_Plan_3_Existing_Conditions_Future_Trends_2_2009_Complete.pdf></ref>. The University is currently in the midst of a $3 billion capital campaign.
There are over 12,500 employees at UVa, with an additional 5,500 working at the [[University Medical Center]]. These figures represent 15 percent of the total employment for Charlotteasville and Albemarle County. Over 20,000 students contribute to the economy<ref>Albemarle County. Department of Community Development. Places 29: A Master Plan for the Northern Development Areas. 2009 DRAFT. Page 3-14. <http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Places29_Master_Plan /Places29_Master_Plan_3_Existing_Conditions_Future_Trends_2_2009_Complete.pdf></ref>. The University is currently in the midst of a $3 billion capital campaign.


For the 2010-11 academic year, UVa has 14,297 undergraduate and 6,598 graduate students<ref name="dp">{{cite web|title=UVa developing strategy for increasing enrollment|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/nov/27/uva-developing-strategy-increasing-enrollment-ar-679911/|author=Brian McNeill|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=November 27, 2010|accessdate=November 30, 2010}}</ref>. UVa officials are also exploring the possibility of expanding enrollments by 1,400 undergraduates over the next five years<ref name="dp" />.
For the 2010-11 academic year, UVa has 14,297 undergraduate and 6,598 graduate students<ref name="dp">{{cite web|title=UVa developing strategy for increasing enrollment|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/nov/27/uva-developing-strategy-increasing-enrollment-ar-679911/|author=Brian McNeill|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=November 27, 2010|accessdate=November 30, 2010}}</ref>. UVa officials are also exploring the possibility of expanding enrollments by 1,400 undergraduates over the next five years<ref name="dp" />. President Sullivan told the Chamber of Commerce on November 30, 2010 that the growth will not detract from the community's quality of life<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Alvin Clements honored with Chamber award|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/nov/30/alvin-clements-honored-chamber-award-ar-686270/|author=Bryan McKenzie|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=|accessdate=December 1, 2010|cturl=}}</ref>. 





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The University of Virginia (UVa, or informally, The University) is a major economic and development partner for Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

The Central Grounds are technically in Albemarle County, although Charlottesville completely surrounds the original grounds.

History

UVa opened in March 1825 with 123 students.[1].

The current president is Teresa Sullivan, who took office on August 1, 2010.

In 1987, the United Nations designated the Rotunda and Jefferson's Academical Village as World Heritage sites[2].

Schools

Transportation and the University

The University is currently implementing strategies to reduce the number of employees who drive alone while commuting to work. The transportation demand management program (TDM) is also intended to reduce demand for parking spaces as the university continues its strategy of in-fill development[3].


Economic impact on the community

There are over 12,500 employees at UVa, with an additional 5,500 working at the University Medical Center. These figures represent 15 percent of the total employment for Charlotteasville and Albemarle County. Over 20,000 students contribute to the economy[4]. The University is currently in the midst of a $3 billion capital campaign.

For the 2010-11 academic year, UVa has 14,297 undergraduate and 6,598 graduate students[2]. UVa officials are also exploring the possibility of expanding enrollments by 1,400 undergraduates over the next five years[2]. President Sullivan told the Chamber of Commerce on November 30, 2010 that the growth will not detract from the community's quality of life[5].


Connections to area planning

The University of Virginia participates in local planning as a member of several planning groups. The University's Senior Land Use Officer in the Office of the Architect, Julia Monteith, serves as a non-voting member of the MPO Policy Board and the Albemarle County Planning Commission. At those meetings, she often reports on news from the University Transit Service.

The University office of Architect released a Grounds Plan in 2008 that outlines a strategy for infill growth.[6]

UVa oversaw the building of the North Grounds Connector, completed in 2006.

Master planning at the University is overseen by the University of Virginia Master Planning Council.

The Office of Community Relations coordinates interaction with citizens of Charlottesville and Albemarle County that are affected by the university's growth.

Architectural preservation

In 2010, the UVA Board of Visitors approved spending $22.9 million to renovate the Rotunda. The leaking roof will be repaired and the Corinthian decorations on the columns will be replaced[2]. Funding will come from private donations as well as a request from the state of Virginia.

Future planning

In 2009, the University instituted the Grounds Plan that will direct land-use planning for the next 20 years.[7] The Plan is organized into four sections: The Setting, Framework and Systems, Program and Precincts, and Case Studies.[8]

See also

Three-party agreement

References

  1. http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/shorthistory/
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Web. UVa developing strategy for increasing enrollment, Brian McNeill, Daily Progress, November 27, 2010, retrieved November 30, 2010. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "dp" defined multiple times with different content
  3. Tubbs, Sean. "UVa Increasing Efforts to Reduce Vehicles." Charlottesville Tomorrow News Center. 28 May 2010. Web. 09 June 2010. <http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2010/05/uva-tdm.html>.
  4. Albemarle County. Department of Community Development. Places 29: A Master Plan for the Northern Development Areas. 2009 DRAFT. Page 3-14. <http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/Community_Development/Forms/Places29_Master_Plan /Places29_Master_Plan_3_Existing_Conditions_Future_Trends_2_2009_Complete.pdf>
  5. Web. Alvin Clements honored with Chamber award, Bryan McKenzie, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved December 1, 2010.
  6. Office of Architect, retrieved on 4/9/09, http://www.virginia.edu/architectoffice/masterplan.html
  7. Canzi, Chiara. "Planning for the next 20 years." C-Ville Weekly. 17 Nov. 2009. Web. 18 Nov. 2009. <http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=141404064432695&ShowArticle_ID=11801611094242588>.
  8. Office of Architect, retrieved 11/18/09, http://www.virginia.edu/architectoffice/GroundsPlanWebsite/GPNEW/Introduction/GPHome.html

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