Trash can, Monroe Park, this morning: See previous post by clicking here and here. As I have stated before, personally, I defend feeding fellow humans in the park and other public places, but I find the trash unacceptable.
From Times Dispatch From Richmond.com From Richmond Magazine From HillsandHeights.org One tidbit I received from a City employee who was there was that the new canal bridge is tentatively scheduled for installation for January 2.
With James River Park leader Ralph White retiring, citizen input for riverfront planning may become even more important. CITY OF 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: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 6:00 pm Virginia War Memorial [...]
As we look forward to Holly Street playground improvements, hope for green alleys and Idlewood roundabout, and stubbornly await OUR canal bridge, we might consider this discussion on Church Hill People’s News about proposed modifications of the Martin Luther King Bridge. (Click here for link) How about Oregon Hill’s 195 overpass/bridges? Would we want to [...]
As reported earlier, the Holly Street Playground is going through a bit of a facelift, thank to the City’s Parks and Rec Dept.
From Craigslist ad: The ultimate frisbee club of VCU is having a yard sale to raise money for upcoming tournaments! We have clothes, shoes, bike parts, electronics, toys, games, and much more!! We will be set up in Monroe park, near VCU from 12-4 all weekend!
From the The Wingnut page: November’s Really Really Free Market – an excellent alternative to holiday consumerism- will be happening tomorrow from Noon until 3pm in Monroe Park at the corner of Main and Laurel. The weather looks great- sunny and 65- so come hang out! Bring your excess belongings to give away- books, clothes, [...]
The City’s Parks and Rec Dept. is moving forward on new playground plans for Holly Street Park. As agreed by Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association‘s Holly Street Park committee, the first step will be removing the large overhang attached to the playground house. This will open up the area visually and prevent folks from hiding/sleeping in [...]
From announcement: November 11, 2011 Community Food Drive Every week the Oregon Hill Baptist Center and Pine Street Baptist Church provide food items for households and homeless individuals in need. This weekly food program is only made possible through donations from people like you! Join your neighbors on Friday, November 11 5:00 – 7:00 pm [...]
C. Wayne Taylor alerted me that the City has finally bought the new canal bridge. Oregon Hill has been waiting for roughly 8 years for this, since the awarding of state grants. The idea is to replace the current bridge that was built by volunteers. Midtown to Midriver Greenway Enhancement North Bank Trail over Kanawha [...]
