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2 The State of Our City is Strong AAA Bond Rating Highest Possible Rating Happiest City in America National Bureau for Economic Research Most Exciting Place in VA Movoto Real Estate New American Foodie Cities Wine Enthusiast Magazine

3 The State of Our City is Strong America s Favorite Mountain Towns Travel and Leisure Magazine Top Destination Every American Should Visit Orbitz Best College Town in America Travelers Today

4 Profile Population 45,000 (estimate) Land Area Sq. Miles City Budget - $150,000,000 Total Housing Units 19,626 New Housing 620 Built, 738 Approved Affordable Housing Units 167 ( 12-14) New Investment - $468,780,245 ( 12-14)

5 Council Welcomes Councilor Fenwick

6 Presidential Visit Mayor Huja Welcomes President Obama And French President François Hollande Charlottesville is an International Destination

7 Community Events Governor McAuliffe State Grant to Relay Foods

8 Community Events Mrs. Merritt s 100 th Birthday Three Mayors Aloha Mind Math Event

9 City Council 2025 Vision Economic Sustainability A Center for Lifelong Learning Quality Housing Opportunities for All C Ville Arts and Culture A Green City America s Healthiest City A Connected Community A Community of Mutual Respect Smart, Citizen Focused Government

10 Economic Sustainability - Growth in Commercial Corridors - Three Straight Years of Job Growth (1,320 new private sector jobs) - Retail Sales Up (7.8% Region) - Retail Vacancy Rate (3.0%) - Housing Market Up

11 Economic Sustainability - Future home for the City Market Approved - Job Center Downtown Library - Low Unemployment (4.3%)

12 Economic Sustainability - Plugged in Virginia Program (PIVA) - Researching a Business Improvement District - Development of the Economic Opportunity Council

13 A Center for Lifelong Learning - Lugo/McGinness Academy-Alternative School - All children need opportunity to succeed - STEM Labs at Charlottesville High School - Pre GED Programs/CRHA - Supported City of Promise - Back to School Bash

14 Quality Housing Opportunities for All Everyone needs a place called home. - Block by Block Program Rehab. Housing - PACE (102 Units-Seniors/Disabled) $900,000 - Support for the Crossings (Homeless) - Strengthened Relationship with CRHA - Major Student Housing West Main Street

15 Cville Arts and Culture Great Cities Variety and Quality Performing and Visual Arts - NEA Grant for Civic Engagement - Support for Festivals Book, Film, Photo, Tom Tom, African-American, Dogwood, Pride, etc. - Grand Illumination in Downtown - McGuffey Art Center Children s Art Show - Historic Designations (Rugby Road)

16 Cville Arts and Culture - World Class Performances/Art Preservation Hall Jazz Band LOVE on the Mall

17 A Green City New Ragged Mountain Dam Completed Secured Clean Water for the Next 50 Years

18 A Green City - Won Mayor s Water Conservation Challenge - Solarize Charlottesville - Trails Expansion (2 Miles) - New Parkland (85 Acres) - Award for Strategic Investment Area Plan - New Recycling Program Major Enhancement of Recycling Services

19 A Green City - Renovation of Parks (Azalea and Rives) - Fontaine Avenue Fire Station Opened (Super Green)

20 America s Healthiest City - Move2Health City won the 2 nd competition - Commitment to HEAL Policy - Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements and Expansion - Safe Routes to School Expanded

21 A Connected Community - Best Buy/Route 250 Ramp Under Construction - Hillsdale Drive Project Funding Secured - Approved Signal Synchronization on 29 N - Streets That Work Study Started - Support of Transit

22 A Community of Mutual Respect - Reentry/Ban the Box - Commitment statement from police dept. for accountability - LGBTQ policy statements Equal treatment for all - Support of PRIDE - Worked with the Youth Council

23 Smart, Citizen Focused Government - Adopted Strategic Plan - Town Hall Meetings Cont. - Development of Apps (CAT and Parks and Rec.) - New Construction Web Site Community access to information

24 Smart, Citizen Focused Government - Development of citizen engagement policy - West Main Street Plan Completed - Code Audit Study underway

25 Antonio Lamar Washington Oscar Nathaniel Brown Otis Scott Hannah Elizabeth Graham Robin Aldridge Mani Aldridge

26 Public Safety Police have diligently and professionally followed public safety issues

27 City Market Construction Begins - Opening of the Meadowcreek Parkway 45 Year Project - Start of West Main Street Improvements - Belmont Bridge Design and Start of Construction - Implementation of Disproportionate Minority Contact Recommendations

28 Charlottesville is a Great Place to Live, Work, Learn and Enjoy Thank You The State of Our City is Strong

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