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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Commission of Architectural Review Agenda

The Commission of Architectural Review will meet on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, in the 5th Floor Conference Room at City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street. Click here to view the agenda. Please contact James Hill at 646-6313 with any questions.
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Richmond Riverfront Plan

The Department of Planning & Development Review and Hargreaves Associates held the first of three Public Forums on the Richmond Riverfront Plan on September 14, 2011, and presented the initial analysis of site conditions. The purpose of the meeting was to define key issues, identify constraints and opportunities that will have a bearing on the development of the plan and initiate public dialogue to help further define the issues and prioritize goals for Richmond's riverfront. To view the presentation, follow this link: http://www.richmondgov.com/PlanningAndDevelopmentReview/documents/PlansOther/RiverfrontPlanSept14_2011.pdf

Planning Commission Agenda

The City Planning Commission will meet Monday, September 19 in the 5th floor conference room of City Hall at 1:30 p.m. Click here to view the agenda. If you should have questions, please call 646-6304.
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Richmond Parcel Mapper Now Online!

City residents can track Land Use, Zoning, and Property issues online with Richmond's Parcel Mapper.

This online tool allows you to review ongoing projects in the City with contact information and other details on issues that can affect your neighborhood.

You can choose between the map view, ariel view, and Bird's Eye view to locate the property of interest.

Users can research application behavior and frequently asked questions (FAQs) via the Help button, and can switch between the on-line GIS applications via the Toggle Map control found in these applications.

There are three versions:
GIS Parcel Mapper (Properties)
GIS Parcel Mapper (Zoning)
GIS Parcel Mapper (Land Use Projects)

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