What’s Up in the Bottom?
Partnership for Smarter Growth asked the question and gave the answer, I’m just here to report what they said. This year’s annual River City Saunter was entitled “What’s Up in the Bottom?” and it was...
View ArticleDominion donating $2 million for Landmark Theater renovation
In return, the stage at the performing arts complex near Virginia Commonwealth University’s academic campus will be known as the Dominion Stage. Link
View ArticleIs Richmond spending enough on road repair?
“The catalyst for me was just pure anger,” said Anderson, who blasted the state of the city’s roads and sidewalks at a March 25 council meeting. “We are the capital of the state. … Some days it looks...
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City audit reveals questionable practices with sidewalk repairs
A city audit reveals that the Department of Public Works is not completing or keeping track of city sidewalk repairs, and could be potentially wasting taxpayer money. CBS 6 also found out that crews...
View ArticleElementary School Magic
Here’s a magic trick. Tear down an old school (in this case Overby-Sheppard Elementary School in Richmond), build a new one in its place using nearly all allocated capital ground funds for school...
View ArticleLee Bridge safety fix passes Richmond committee
With its members agreeing that safety trumps aesthetics, the Richmond Urban Design Committee unanimously endorsed a city Public Works Department plan to restrict access to the Robert E. Lee Bridge’s...
View ArticleShockoe Bottom stadium: No
City Council members are reportedly distressed over the $800,000 cost overrun at the Redskins’ training facility. What will they think when they hear proponents of a Shockoe Bottom ballpark insist they...
View ArticleRichmond proposes $14M outlay for Gateway project
Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ administration is looking to put more than $14 million in taxpayer money into a proposed 16-story downtown Richmond office tower planned to be the new home of a prominent local...
View ArticleRichmond financing for $14M Gateway skyscraper advances
A Richmond City Council committee on Thursday unanimously endorsed key elements of a deal that will funnel more than $14 million in city taxpayer money into a proposed 16-story downtown office...
View ArticleRichmond woman hospitalized after fall on city sidewalk
A report published by the city auditor last month says, unless council makes sidewalks a priority, the conditions will only get worse. Link
View ArticleRetiree’s fall highlights city’s sidewalk problems
Patricia McBride had been trying for years to get city workers to fix the uneven sidewalk in front of her house on Frank Road in South Richmond. All it took to get their attention, it turns out, was a...
View ArticleOfficial says Richmond to outsource some sidewalk repairs
James Jackson, facing pointed and critical questioning from members of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee on Monday night, said the city is working on a request for proposals for sidewalk...
View ArticleCity replacing information systems
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 RFP N12079-1 Citizen Relationship Management (CRM) KANA 840 W. California Avenue, Suite 100 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Award Amount: $1,087,687.60 Intent to Award Notice
View ArticleLeaders meet but no timeline for Hull Street renovation plans
The Hull Street corridor is desperate for a makeover. On Monday, that discussion continued between local and federal leaders but still no timeline as to when we’ll start seeing changes. Link
View Article12 INVESTIGATES: Repairs to fire stations, work in progress
NBC12 is investigating if the Richmond Fire Department is keeping its word on fixing rundown fire stations. This comes after an anonymous complaint about dirty and in some cases dangerous conditions...
View ArticleWalkway would connect Brown’s Island to Manchester
This week, a team of engineers is beginning the work of figuring out how to fill the gaps and create a walkway that will extend from Brown’s Island to the trails and attractions on the Manchester side...
View ArticleCity initiates plan to acquire Diamond property from RMA
As the ballpark debate swirls in Richmond, city officials are moving forward with plans to take ownership of The Diamond from the regional authority that operates it, a move that would give the city...
View ArticlePlanning commission OKs city acquisition of The Diamond
The Richmond Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday to recommend approval for the city’s proposed acquisition of The Diamond baseball stadium from the Richmond Metropolitan Authority. Link
View ArticleCouncil committee recommends approval for Diamond transfer
By taking ownership of the structure, the city would also take responsibility for its eventual demolition, which could cost roughly $1 million, according to an estimate from city officials. Link
View ArticleBallpark plan
Mayor promises ‘best ballpark’ in minor league baseball Squirrels back Shockoe ballpark proposal Ballpark plans include a full-service grocery store Ballpark plan fails to connect with city’s past...
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