The entire row of houses on the 900 block of Cumberland has been surrounded by 8 ft fence. The St. Andrew foundation board, which owns the property, has not been forthcoming about their plans (and, close by, neither has the VCU administration), and many neighbors fear imminent demolition.
Its important to note that houses at 912-914 Cumberland Street and 200 and 202 South Linden Street, constitute one of the earliest examples of subsidized housing in Virginia and are part of Grace Arent’s legacy.
For many longtime residents this brings up ill will from a previous Linden Street demolition.
If they will allow the confederate statues to be taken down in the historic City of Richmond then they will let anything go.
If you want something torn down in Richmond all you have to do is mention that it has important historical significance.
Oh, unless it pertains to black history, then you’re safe.