redevelopment archive
April 5, 2008
from in/on the Bakery Condos, Emrick Flats
From the Carver&Jackson Ward flickr pool, check out this set of photos from the new Bakery Condos. See also a February 2007 set from in/on the Emrick Flats building.
April 2, 2008
Loft Tour this Saturday
Venture Richmond’s Downtown Loft Tour featuring 13 lofts in 9 buildings across 5 downtown neighborhoods is this Saturday, April 5, from 10AM to 4PM. Advance tickets are $20 and include a charter bus from location to location. [via]
March 31, 2008
from on and inside Booker T. Washington
A set of photos from in/on the soon-to-be-renovated (Booker T.) Washington School (at the corner of First & Leigh Streets)…
March 17, 2008
The Downtown Loft Tour
Venture Richmond has announced a Downtown Loft Tour that will feature 13 lofts in 9 buildings across 5 downtown neighborhoods. The Downtown Loft Tour will be April 5 from 10AM to 4PM. Advance tickets are $20 and include a charter bus from location to location. [via]
March 12, 2008
gentrification is a form of cultural subversion
March 1, 2008
Fundamentals of Brick Repointing and Repair & Introduction to Porch Repair and Reconstruction
Two classes, Fundamentals of Brick Repointing and Repair and Introduction to Porch Repair and Reconstruction, are being offered by the Pythagoras School for Skilled Building Craftsmanship in conjunction with the Historic Jackson Ward Association, Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Davies Masonry and Restoration Inc. The classes will be held from 8AM-4PM daily on April 7-11 and April 14-18 (respectively) and will take place at 1 West Duval Street.
February 12, 2008
from the Broad Street/Jackson Ward Downtown Plan meeting
The 4th of 6 scheduled neighborhood-specific meetings on the Downtown Plan took place tonight at The Jackson Center Building (501 North 2nd Street). The 2-hour meeting included an overview of the process so far, the plan as it pertains to Broad Street and Jackson Ward, and a lively Q&A session.
February 11, 2008
Downtown Plan meeting Tues for Broad & Jackson Ward
The fourth of the recently announced neighborhood-level Downtown Plan meetings is scheduled for Tuesday for Broad Street and Jackson Ward. The meeting will be at The Jackson Center Building/DHCD Board Room (501 North 2nd Street) from 6-8PM.
February 3, 2008
Downtown Plan meeting Monday for Carver/Oregon Hill/Monroe Ward
The second of the recently announced neighborhood-level Downtown Plan meetings is scheduled for Monday for the VCU, Monroe Ward, Oregon Hill, and Carver areas. The meeting will be at the William Byrd Community House (224 South Cherry Street) tonight from 6-8PM.
February 2, 2008
Old House Authority offers restoration information
The RTD’s New venture can help with restoration profiles the Old House Authority, a new venture of Jennie Dotts, Walter Dotts, and Dixon Kerr that offers services and information on restoration experts and old-house renovation, and “sells products such as invisible storm windows that are historically accurate, aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient”. The Old House Authority also offers assistance to artisans and craftsmen.
February 1, 2008
The Defender looks at possible Gilpin redevelopment
The current issue of the radical Richmond Defender (PDF) takes a look at RRHA’s intentions to redevelop Gilpin Court, Richmond’s largest public housing community, and asks “Where will they go?”. From the article: 2,109 people live in Gilpin Court, average annual household income is $9,128, average monthly rent is $185.
