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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 | The [[Central Grounds]] are technically in [[Albemarle County]], although [[Charlottesville]] completely surrounds the original grounds. | ||
The [[ | ==History== | ||
UCa opened in March 1825 with 123 students.<ref>http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/shorthistory/</ref>. | |||
The current president is [[John Casteen III]], who will resign in 2010. | |||
The University is currently in the midst of a $3 billion capital campaign. | |||
==Economic impact on the community== | ==Economic impact on the community== | ||
There are over 12,500 employees at | 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>. | ||
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>. | |||
==Connections to area planning== | ==Connections to area planning== | ||
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The University office of Architect released a Grounds Plan in 2008 that outlines a strategy for infill growth.<ref> Office of Architect, retrieved on 4/9/09, http://www.virginia.edu/architectoffice/masterplan.html</ref> | The University office of Architect released a Grounds Plan in 2008 that outlines a strategy for infill growth.<ref> Office of Architect, retrieved on 4/9/09, http://www.virginia.edu/architectoffice/masterplan.html</ref> | ||
UVa oversaw the building of the [[North Grounds Connector]], completed in 2006. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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== External links == | |||
*[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/university_of_virginia/ Charlottesville Tomorrow's coverage of the University of Virginia] | |||
*[http://www.virginia.edu/uvacampaign/ The Campaign for the University of Virginia] | |||
*{{OnWikipedia|University_of_Virginia}} | |||
[[Category: Major employers]] | [[Category: Major employers]] | ||
[[Category:University of Virginia|*]] | [[Category:University of Virginia|*]] | ||
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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
UCa opened in March 1825 with 123 students.[1].
The current president is John Casteen III, who will resign in 2010.
The University is currently in the midst of a $3 billion capital campaign.
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[2].
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.
The University office of Architect released a Grounds Plan in 2008 that outlines a strategy for infill growth.[3]
UVa oversaw the building of the North Grounds Connector, completed in 2006.
Notes
- ↑ http://www.virginia.edu/uvatours/shorthistory/
- ↑ 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>
- ↑ Office of Architect, retrieved on 4/9/09, http://www.virginia.edu/architectoffice/masterplan.html