City planning staff told the EDA that the comprehensive plan update emphasizes mobility, missing-middle housing, infill, and quality-of-life investments; staff also described a property 'toolkit' (code compliance, derelict program with enrollment fee, demolition funding and tax-auction options) and said a more detailed retreat discussion is planned.

Council unanimously approved the sale of the former police headquarters at 805 Court Street to FYG Properties LLC. The deal carries a $500,000 purchase price with a $400,000 rehabilitation credit and a developer‑estimated investment of more than $9.5 million with potential for about 80 new tech jobs.

At its Feb. 19 meeting the Lynchburg Economic Development Authority heard staff describe new Dallas–Chicago connecting flights, an FAA-backed funding structure and an 18‑month subsidy arrangement tied to monthly payments; staff said a formal marketing plan and survey data will guide promotion to employers and colleges.

City staff told the EDA members about planned kickoff events and marketing tied to the start of United SkyWest service to LYH, including celebrations at Dulles, a Chicago site-selector meet-and-greet with LRBA, and tours at the airport.