Richmond Urban Land Institute Meeting On Wednesday: “Progress on Richmond’s Riverfront: Cultivating Connections with the James River”

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Scott

It’s not free to attend, but there is a meeting this Wednesday by the Urban Land Institute that is focusing on riverfront connections.

How should Richmond take advantage of the opportunities that the James River offers? What types of infrastructure is necessary to encourage interaction with the James? What progress has already been made?

Join ULI and it’s Young Leader’s Group for a panel-led discussion that will highlight projects that encourage Richmond to engage with the James River. Our distinguished panel will provide commentary on the progress that has been made along Richmond’s Riverfront and will discuss the vision for the future.

Note that it is being moderated by Lucy Meade of Venture Richmond. Can we really expect the public interests to be adequately represented at this meeting?

New Garden

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Scott

A China Street neighbor has received permission from Fine Foods to start a new garden at Pine and Idlewood.

BURGLARY/B&E/RESIDENTIAL crime

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Scott

From RAIDSonline.com:

ALL OTHER LARCENY
3XX S CHERRY ST
Apr 15, 2015 at 4:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

BURGLARY/B&E/RESIDENTIAL
4XX S CHERRY ST
Apr 16, 2015 at 3:51 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

ALL OTHER LARCENY
7XX W CARY ST
Apr 16, 2015 at 6:53 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

School Kids

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Scott

St. Andrew’s School’s FaceBook page featured this great photo:

Talk about #TBT! This photo of St. Andrew’s students playing in the yard is likely from right around 1900. They would have all lived close by in the Oregon Hill neighborhood and attended St. Andrew’s Church.

Looking Up and Down

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Scott

300 Block of S. Laurel

Patio Patio

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Scott

Patio outside 821 is calling…

Busking

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Scott

‘Cal’ took a break from his travels to play a few chords at Laurel and W.Cary.

Richmond Peace Education News

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Scott

From email announcement:

Tomorrow! The U.S. in the Middle East: Community forum featuring Raed Jarrar and Larry Syverson. Thursday, April 16 at 1000 Floyd Ave., 7:30pm. Free. All are welcome. Facebook page here: More info here.

Youth Opportunities
Peace Essay Contest deadline April 20th! Write about “what inspires you.” Cash prizes for winning essays. Download the submission form here. The contest is open to students grades K through 12.

Youth Peace Summit is April 25. The theme this year is “Working for Racial Justice in Richmond.” Teens are encouraged to register today!

VCU’s “Relay for Life” Saturday

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Scott

There is an all-day annual event that VCU is hosting this Saturday. It’s called ‘Relay for Life’, and it’s a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

It is open to the community and interested persons can sign up or donate by clicking on this link.

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cary St. Field.

Organizers have been working to ensure that the sound projects toward Cary St. and not the neighborhood. That said, we know that sounds can and will bounce off buildings. Should the volume become problematic residents can call VCU PD’s non-emergency number at 828-1196.

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow…and win a car!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Scott

This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.

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

In trash/recycling news, tampons may not be an obvious scientific tool, but engineers have been using them to identify where waste water from baths, washing machines, sinks and showers is polluting our rivers and streams.

Don’t forget- join the Recycling Perks program in Richmond and get a chance to win a car!: