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.

City Hosts 2nd Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan

The City of Richmond invites the public to the second Public Forum on the Richmond Riverfront Plan on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 PM at the Virginia War Memorial, located at 621 South Belvidere Street near the Lee Bridge. The meeting is free and open to the public.

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 begun to develop initial strategic options that address the recognized development opportunities and constraints. At this second public forum, the project team will present these options followed by a public dialogue on alternative growth scenarios, preferences, and priorities for Richmond's riverfront.

The design alternatives will 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.

The public discourse will help 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 first forum is available here.

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.

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Location: Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere

Time: 6pm

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Call for Artists for Manchester District Courthouse Project

The City of Richmond Public Art Commission is seeking qualified artists to create commissioned outdoor artwork for the Manchester District and Community. The selected site is located on the grounds of the newly renovated and expanded Manchester Courthouse along Richmond's bustling Hull Street. The total purchase budget for this project is $120,000. More than one piece of art may be selected.

There will be a pre-submission meeting on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at Manchester District Courthouse Plaza at the corner of 9th & Hull Streets in Richmond, Virginia.

Click here for information.
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