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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