University of Virginia Master Planning Council
The University of Virginia Master Planning Council is a body that oversees development and redevelopment at the University of Virginia. It is not subject to Virginia's open meeting laws.
As of November 27, 2024, the website has not been updated since 2022.
Purpose
"The Master Planning Council shall advise the President and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, through the Architect for the University, on mid-term and long term physical planning for the University of Virginia. It shall review and comment on the Grounds Plan and Overall Lands Plan as to the best utilization of the existing buildings, landscape, and infrastructure, as well as participate as general stakeholders in the development of precinct/area plans and general infrastructure plans, including those for circulation and parking."
Relevant documents
- Grounds Plan – The plan adopted in 2008
- Grounds Framework Plan – The plan adopted in 2023
Members
Membership is based on position and there are no individuals named to the body. This was not the case in previous years.
The positions are:
-Architect for the University (Executive Secretary) -Dean of the School of Architecture -One Dean representing the Deans' Council -Executive Vice President and Provost -Executive Vice President for Health Affairs -Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer -Senior Vice President for Operations -Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer -Vice President for Communications -Director of Athletics -Chief of Staff, Office of the President -Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer (ex-officio) -Director, Parking and Transportation (ex-officio) -University Landscape Architect (ex-officio) -Planning Commissioner from the City of Charlottesville (ex-officio) -City Director of Neighborhood Development Services -Planning Commissioner from the County of Albemarle (ex-officio) -County Director of Planning -Two at-large student members; one undergraduate and one graduate