redevelopment archive
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.
January 31, 2008
1011 North Lombardy = $550,000
Richmond real estate blog Rapport has some info on today’s sale of the 1.3 acres of 1011 North Lombardy (across from MLWGS) for a cool $550,000.
January 30, 2008
Echo Harbour developer donates to Pantele
Richmond City Council President and 2nd District Representative William J. Pantele has reportedly received a $1,000 campaign donation from developer of the proposed Echo Harbour project, U.S. Property Development Co. The RTD reports that Pantele “is a longtime family friend of George T. Ross, who is contract developer for the Echo Harbour project”. The proposed development is located in the 7th District. [via]
January 26, 2008
2008 real estate assessments
The 2008 real estate assessments are now available online. A spot check around the neighborhood shows a general increase, with none of the exuberant increases of recent years and no losses either.
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.
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 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]
