archive for January, 2008
January 14, 2008
next meeting on Downtown Plan set for Tues
The current draft of the Downtown Plan will be up for a public hearing at 6:30PM Tuesday in City Council Chambers at City Hall. The plan has seen very positive public support so far, with some developers expressing concern about the plan’s vision for some riverfront parcels. The plan covers Manchester and “the Broad Street corridor, including the Jackson Ward and Carver neighborhoods; VCU and adjoining neighborhoods, including Oregon Hill, Gamble’s Hill and Monroe Ward; City Center, which incorporates the central office district, VCU Medical Center, Virginia Biotechnology Research Park and the State Capitol; the James River, which has become a focal point of preservation and development; and Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom”. [via]
January 15, 2008
HJWA meeting tonight
The monthly Historic Jackson Ward Association meeting is tonight, Tuesday, January 15, 2007, at 6PM @ Club 533 (corner of 3rd and West Jackson Streets).
January 16, 2008
HJWA Strategic Plan drafted
The Historic Jackson Ward Association Board has been working with Capital One on a Strategic Plan for the Association (PDF) for some time. A working draft of that Strategic Plan has been approved by the Board, and the Board wants and needs membership input and feedback on the various goals and objectives.
January 18, 2008
get a free Club for your car
Due to ongoing issues with car theft in the area, residents of the 4th Precinct can get a free anti-car theft device “The Club”. To get yours, bring your vehicle registration to the 4th Precinct office at 107 South 5th Street. Call (804) 646-4105 before coming to make sure an officer is there to help you. [via]
January 19, 2008
Carver Community Garden plots for 2008
The Carver Community Garden (located on the corner of Leigh and Kinney Streets) has plots available for the 2008 growing season! Plots rent for $40 per year with an agreement that the plot owner will donate volunteer time at the garden and maintain his/her own plot. Contact Rebecca at 644-3689 or carvergarden@gmail.com for more information.
January 20, 2008
600 Brook Avenue (1965)
600 Brook Avenue from the Richmond Esthetic Survey.
January 20, 2008
Tree Steward classes - sign up by Jan.25
Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Tree Steward Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8:30PM at the Byrd Park Roundhouse on Feb.4, 11, 18, & 25 and March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Contact Norm Brown at (804) 646-6785 for more information.
January 20, 2008
Black Dolphin Dive Club and youth program lauded
The Black Dolphin Dive Club was recently named Club of the Year by the National Association of Black Scuba Divers. In addition, a youth scuba-diving program mentored by the Black Dolphin Divers received the Service in Diving award. The Black Dolphin Dive Club meets on the first Saturday of every month at the Calhoun Center (439 Calhoun Street). [via]
January 21, 2008
ACORN: Uncovering the History of Your House
ACORN, in partnership with the Library of Virginia, will present Uncovering the History of Your House, a Seminar in Researching the History of Homes on Saturday January 26th, from 9AM to 12:30PM at the Library of Virginia (800 E. Broad Street).
January 22, 2008
this week’s CJWN calendar
Tuesday Verses, I Dream of A Richmond… Closing Show, Uncovering the History of Your House, art6 unplugged, MORE…
January 25, 2008
get your share of 1,000 gallons of free paint
Commonwealth Construction will give away more than 1,000 gallons of left over paint beginning today at 11AM at 521 N. Adams St. Some of the paint has been partially used, some is unopened 1- and 5-gallon containers. [via]
January 25, 2008
Downtown Plan meetings set for neighborhoods
The City of Richmond Planning Commission invites property owners and interested members of the public to continue the discussion on the Draft Downtown Master Plan at neighborhood-oriented meetings. There are 6 meetings scheduled for Manchester, VCU and Downtown Neighborhoods, Shockoe, Broad Street & Jackson Ward, James River, and City Center.
