Albemarle County is working on a new strategic plan to guide economic development efforts that will put a priority on defense, intelligence, and biotechnology businesses. This document is being put together at the same time as an update of the county’s Comprehensive Plan.
At a special meeting of the Economic Development Authority on July 22, one resident of the Samuel Miller District asked for the economic development strategic plan (EDSP) to be slowed down to ensure it does not contradict the county’s long-standing efforts to restrict growth and development.
“In a rush to grow the defense, intelligence sector, life sciences, and a modern agribusiness economy, this plan proposes changing zoning and land use policies that protect Albemarle’s special natural environment,” said Joy Heyrman, vice president of the group Historic Batesville…