Arts and Cultural District

The Arts and Cultural District is a targeted area within and around the downtown Broad Street corridor. It seeks to leverage the key assets and momentum generated by arts, culture and entertainment to continue economic development and revitalization in the area.  The ordinance establishes the boundaries of the district, a special incentive area within the district for targeting certain financial and regulatory incentives permitted by state law, including (1) a rebate of the encroachment application fee for entities pursuing outdoor dining, (2) building permit review within 10 days of complete submittal, (3) rebate of rezoning fee, and (4) full or partial rebate of certain building permit fees upon completion of construction.  To learn more, please visit the Arts and Cultural District webpage.

Call For Artists for Fire Station #17 UPDATED

The City of Richmond Public Art Commission is seeking qualified artists to create commissioned outdoor artwork for the new Fire Station #17. The selected site is located on the site of the soon to be complete station on Semmes Avenue. The total purchase budget for this project is $27,000.

There will be a pre-submission meeting on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. at the site located at 2211 Semmes Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.

Click here for information.

Click here for an overhead aerial of the proposed station.

Click here for a plan layout of the station.

New Planning and Development Review Blog Address

Starting Wednesday, February 8 this blog will be discontinued and announcements from the Department of Planning and Development Review can be found at the new blog address http://www.richmondvaPlanningDevelopmentReview.blogspot.com.

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New Planning and Development Review Blog Address

Starting Wednesday, February 8 this blog will be discontinued and announcements from the Department of Planning and Development Review can be found at the new blog address http://www.richmondvaPlanningDevelopmentReview.blogspot.com.

Please adjust your bookmarks and RSS feeds.
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Richmond Riverfront Plan - 3rd Public Forum

The Department of Planning and Development Review, along with the consultant team from Hargreaves Associates, held the third Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan on December 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St. This presentation is available at http://www.richmondgov.com/PlanningAndDevelopmentReview/documents/PlansOther/2011_1215_River_Public_Presentation.pdf, Presentations from the first and second forums are available on the Department of Planning and Development Review’s webpage. For more information, email James Hill at james.hill@richmondgov.com or call 804-646-7552.

Tue., Dec. 13: Healthy Waters : Healthy Communities: Bellemeade Community Open House

The Healthy Waters : Healthy Communities Bellemeade Community Open House will take place Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Bellemeade Elementary School (2409 Webber Avenue, Richmond, VA) Map

Bellemeade Walkable Watershed Project: The Bellemeade neighborhood includes a creek that could offer park space and activities for residents. During this open house ideas from students, residents and community members will be shared about how to improve the creek and unite the neighborhood around the new Oak Grove Elementary School. Ideas for the neighborhood will be posted in the school cafeteria to view and discuss.

Please come and provide input on these ideas to:
• Slow, infiltrate and clean rain water.
• Improve walking routes to the community center and new school.
• Connect the neighborhood to the creek, the regional trail and the James River.
• Create outdoor education opportunities.
• Develop a sense of community centered around the new school and the watershed.

A project overview, including a presentation by 5th grade students will be held at 4 p.m. Snacks will be provided & families are welcome!

For more information about this project, please contact: Alisa Hefner at 434-975-6700 x235 | ahefner@skeo.com

More information - http://www.gicinc.org | http://www.skeo.com
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Tue., Dec. 13 - Third Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan

The Department of Planning and Development Review invites members of the public to attend the third Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan that takes place Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm Virginia War Memorial (621 S. Belvidere St.) Map

The Consultant Team from Hargreaves Associates will present a draft plan that outlines the overall design concept for Richmond’s riverfront, followed by an opportunity for public comment.

The draft plan will describe public realm improvements, emphasizing pedestrian and bike connections, transportation corridors, and identification of anticipated future private development, with a prioritized plan for implementation.

The presentations from the first and second forums are available on the Department of Planning and Development Review’s webpage.

Parking is available at the Virginia War Memorial, the adjacent Virginia Housing Development Authority, and along Second Street.

The Virginia War Memorial will be open at 5:15 for anyone who would like to arrive early to see the facility and exhibitions.

For more information, email James Hill at james.hill@richmondgov.com or call 804-646-7552.

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Richmond Riverfront Plan - 2nd Public Forum

The City of Richmond held the second Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 PM at the Virginia War Memorial.

Building on the inventory and analysis of initial site conditions in the project area and input from the public, the Consultant Team from Hargreaves Associates has developed initial strategic options that address the recognized development opportunities and constraints. The project team presented these options followed by a public dialogue on alternative growth scenarios, preferences, and priorities for Richmond's riverfront.

The design alternatives present the fundamental characteristics of pursuing different growth scenarios that may include:
* status quo,
* a recreation and cultural tourism lead strategy,
* an ecology lead strategy,
* a transport, urban design and place-making lead strategy,
* a development market lead strategy.

Public input will help to guide the development of the draft plan that will be presented at a third public forum on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

The presentation from the second forum is available here.

For more information or to submit comments, email James Hill at james.hill@richmondgov.com or call 804-646-7552.