Public Demonstration Planned For Sunday Afternoon

From the message:

Despite what people say, I am not a big fan of public demonstrations, yet they are certainly necessary sometimes. Everyone that I have spoken to says we need to get more media attention and public support if we are going to save these buildings. For that reason, I am calling all neighbors and friends of Oregon Hill to come to the sidewalks at and near the corner of Laurel and W. Cary on Sunday at 4 pm to demand that the threatened buildings be saved from demolition. Please spread the word. All we really need is for people with signs to come together for fifteen minutes or so for some good photo opportunities. This is a family-friendly, nonviolent, inclusive action in order to make this cause more visible. No vandalism or obscenity please.

Property Destruction/Motor Vehicle Theft

From CommunityCrimeMap.com:

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
5XX S PINE ST
Feb 28, 2018 at 11:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
5XX TREDEGAR ST
Feb 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
4XX S LAUREL ST
Feb 28, 2018 at 6:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

Apartment Proposal For Corner Of Laurel And W. Cary

First, here is a photo taken today of the threatened four historic buildings at this main gateway to Oregon Hill.

Next, here are the front and rear renderings for the proposed apartment development at 801 W Cary St. This property is included in the recognized Oregon Hill Historic District.

This will certainly be a topic at the upcoming Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday.