From event page: It comes down to this: our state government made a promise to us in the Constitution to provide free, high-quality schools for all children in Virginia. As teachers, we know that an equitable and high quality public … Continue reading
No, its not the public restroom facilities that the park actually needs, its some sort of replicated art installation. Meanwhile, the Monroe Park Conservancy is advertising for a Director Position that will report to Alice Massie. And the politicians and … Continue reading
Cherry Street neighbor (and Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association President) has a letter to the editor in today’s Times Dispatch. Editor, Times-Dispatch: Less than three months after reopening, Monroe Park is showing signs of massive design failures that need immediate remedial … Continue reading
Tomorrow night, the VCU Institute For Contemporary Art is hosting the following event: Artist’s Choice: Art + Science WEDNESDAY, SEP 19 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm As Richmond strives to adapt to climate change this conversation, led by artist Jon-Phillip … Continue reading
From Library of Virginia‘s recent photo aquisitions– Monroe Park, looking south across West Main Street in the 600 block, Richmond, Va. 1976
Neighbor Charles Pool sent along this image, asking, are these electrical boxes an appropriate addition to the Memorial in Monroe Park honoring Virginia soldiers who died in World War II? This is in reference to just one of the issues … Continue reading
From the Sierra Club Falls of the James press release: PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2018 CONTACT Joe Brancoli, Chairperson of the Sierra Club Falls of the James Executive Committee Sierra Club: Terminate the Monroe Park Conservancy’s Lease, … Continue reading
It’s been heartbreaking for neighbors to watch the slow destruction of Monroe Park. The Monroe Park ‘Conservancy’ has succeeded in fulfilling VCU’s desire to get rid of the park’s trees. During the park’s period of significance circa 1904, there were … Continue reading
From Cherry Street neighbor Todd Woodson: The Urban Design Committee discussed the character, extent and location of the signage proposal by the Monroe Park “Conservancy” and recommended approval with 3 conditions: First that they consider an alternate form and location … Continue reading
Neighbors are still very disheartened by the Monroe Park Conservancy. They keep contacting City Council members about their actions. From Cherry Street neighbor and Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association president Todd Woodson: Dear Councilman Agelasto, As you know, I recently sent … Continue reading