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Work continues on new VHDA parking deck.
Older, utility alley brought back to life with new gravel. From update from City’s Parks & Rec Dept.: “re: Holly St Playground: On January 12 DPU is scheduled to begin a sewer cleanout, which should take about 2 weeks. They will also evaluate the back part of the area for structural issues.”
This time of year, deer hang out on a quieter Belle Island.
Dawn on North Bank Trail along the James River & Kanawha Canal.
Power. water. solar. health. RESILIENCE FIRST.
You do know about ‘Code Refresh’, right?
New Bus Shelter On W. Cary Street
Sidewalk On East Side Of 300 Block Of S. Laurel Street Scheduled For Repair
Curb Cuts
…and then, suddenly this week, there are curb cuts!
Max Lot Coverage In New RA-A Zoning Threatens Neighborhood
Although many people love small things about Richmond, Richmond300 and City planners seem determined to destroy them.
In addition to previous attacks…
The newly proposed 80% maximum lot coverage in the RA-A zone would be devastating for Oregon Hill and incentivize the demolition of homes in our historic district.
As neighbors have stressed, in the RA-A zoning proposed for Oregon Hill, the maximum lot coverage must be reduced to 55% as found in the neighborhood’s current R-7 zoning. Here’s a scale drawing to illustrate just how devastating an 80% maximum lot coverage would be for Oregon Hill:
From this illustration, it’s clear that 80% maximum lot coverage would devastate the historical and environmental setting of Oregon Hill.
The neighborhood would lose its historic houses and trees as developers would be incentivized to demolish!
Oregon Hill is already one of the densest neighborhoods in the city, and it is draconian to force even more density in this manner!
This July 4th, Oregon Hill, like much of the nation, protests tyranny and readies for revolt.
The Old Tracks Re-appear
With street repaving taking place, the old electric trolley tracks are showing again here and there.
Street Paving Update
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 PlaceALSO: Next OHNA monthly meeting: MAY 27, 7PM on ZOOM.
Paving will start THIS WEEK – Look for ‘NO PARKING’ signs
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