While Venture Richmond turns on the PR machine in advance of this weekend’s folk festival, Oregon Hill neighbors received a copy of the topography of the planned 2nd Street Connector which is adjacent to the proposed amphitheater. This topography drawing shows that there are good sight lines for an amphitheater without damaging the canal. Will Venture Richmond, which say it represents ‘downtown’, respect neighbors’ wishes to protect the historic canal?
The city is paying $384,000 to protect the canal where the 2nd Street Connector crosses the canal. Venture Richmond should not damage the historic canal building the amphitheater, which is adjacent to the 2nd Street Connector.
There is also a larger issue at hand. What will happen when New Market sells off their vast Gambles Hill. What will happen to the vast greenspace that enables the beautiful views, recreation area and entryway for the folk fest. I believe this is why there is an issue with the amphitheater moving toward the canal in the first place. Preserve the greenspace and keep the canal and park that it should be intact.
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