Some Pics From This Week

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The James River ran high all weekend (photo from Wednesday or Thursday morning).


Somebody held a scavenger hunt!


Somebody in Monroe Park needs parental guidance!


Neighbors are mourning this black snake, seen alive and then found dead. Black snakes are not dangerous to humans, and help keep mice and rat populations down.


Many folks headed down to Brown’s Island and the riverfront to enjoy music and activities at the RiverRock Festival. Here’s local reggae band Reggaelize It! playing some cool tunes for a nice Sunday afternoon.


Despite warnings, street paving, and enforcement, there were still some attendees who risked parking illegally. It was not as bad as some previous years, but does not bode well for the new amphitheater opening.

Beware of 3North

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One neighbor deemed this proposed, obstructive monument “2001: A Space Idiocy“, aka “Quintessential 3North”.

3North is the same design firm that had so many trees removed from Monroe Park and too many other Richmond locations.

He also said it was missing its ‘uplighting’ spotlights and a lighted ‘Dominion Energy’ sign, not to mention a Bose speaker system with a limiter. (Then again, the Urban Design Committee already told them they had too much crap.)

Another remarked on the “floating coffin” seating.

Call it ‘shopping center chic’ or ‘modern brutalist’, but if the City agrees to their plan, 3North and ‘redevelopers’ could net soft fees of 10%, or around $3 million plus in City taxpayers’ money.

Of course, citizens could speak before the Urban Design Committee and Planning Commission on this matter…

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow Morning

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Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.
Please go over what can be recycled.

NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)

Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. More CVWMA information can be found at this link:
https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/richmond/

In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

Also, don’t forget about the City’s E-Cyling Day this coming Saturday-

Street Paving Update

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From Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association:

KEEP AN EYE ON THE SIGNS: WARN YOUR NEIGHBORS: OREGON HILL SCHEDULED STREET CLOSURES

OHNA has not been provided with specific days when the individual streets will be closed so KEEP YOUR EYES OUT FOR SIGNS!

During this period these streets will be closed at various times for milling and paving. PAY ATTENTION to signs indicating particular blocks and streets. If you will be away during this time, find a safe place to park your car, or empower a neighbor to move it for you.

Wednesday, May 7 to Wednesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Riverside Park from South Cherry Street to Dead End
South Cherry Street from Riverside Park to Oregon Hill Parkway
Oregon Hill Parkway from South Cherry Street to 2nd Street
South Laurel Street from Oregon Hill Parkway to Broad Street
South Pine Street from Oregon Hill Parkway to Broad Street
South Cherry Street from South Cathedral Place to Dead End
Holly Street from South Belvidere Street to Dead End
China Street from South Belvidere Street to Cherry Street
Spring Street from Cherry Street to South Belvidere Street
Albermarle Street to Dead End
Idlewood Avenue from South Belvidere Street to South Harrison Street
Grayland Avenue from Idlewood Avenue to South Harrison Street
Cumberland Street from South Belvidere Street to South Harrison Street
South Linden Street from Idlewood Avenue to West Cary Street
Parkwood Avenue from South Harrison Street to South Lindon Street
Cathedral Place from North Laurel Street to North Cathedral Place
South Cathedral Place from North Laurel Street to North Cathedral Place
North Cathedral Place from South Cathedral Place to Cathedral Place

ALSO: Next OHNA monthly meeting: MAY 27, 7PM on ZOOM.

Paving will start THIS WEEK – Look for ‘NO PARKING’ signs

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From Amy Robins, Liaison for Councilmember Stephanie A. Lynch:

OREGON HILL NEIGHBORS!!! READ THIS and share with your neighbors.
Please pay attention to the NO PARKING signs for paving. Paving will start THIS WEEK (May 5). Their goal is to go as fast as possible as weather permits.
This may mean will will not be able to park on your street for several days and have to walk a bit further for parking. Please remember this is a short term inconvenience for a long term benefit.
Please make sure you all talk with each other as you see each other walking dogs, to your car, etc throughout the neighborhood so everyone is aware. Some streets tend to have high tow rates during street sweeping.
@everyone

https://www.rva.gov/public-works/paving