tagged with: Jackson Ward
July 16, 2008
Black business owners tend to support Downtown Plan
The Richmond Voice, going out into the neighborhood, has found black business owners in the Jackson Ward area are generally supportive of the Downtown Plan so far. The article quotes one anonymous business owner saying that he did not find anything controversial in the plan and that is the reason for him not attending the meetings, another says “it will be great”, and a third says “it’s well deserved and I hope that all taxpayers in the city will be able to take advantage of it”.
May 17, 2008
quiet renaissance or the big takeover?
A Michael Paul Williams piece in today’s RTD, The rebirth of Jackson Ward combines history and change, is a positive look at the “quiet renaissance” going on in the area. In Williams’ words “Jackson Ward is reinventing itself, clinging to its historic past while embracing change in multiple hues”, a transformation the contrarian Richmond Voice sees a ploy so that “whites can completely take over Jackson Ward”.
May 15, 2008
hope for the Hippodrome
The RTD is reporting that Walker Row Partnership has a line on getting a blues club and 2 restaurants into the historically decrepit Hippodrome. City Council President William J. Pantele says that he’s seen a letter of intent to put a blues club in the Hippodrome and has asked the council to come up with $600,000 to help finance the project. Ronald Stallings of Walker Row Partnership was recently named 2008 Real Estate Visionary of the Year by the Richmond Real Estate Group. Read more >
April 7, 2008
City Lights Anniversary Celebration this Saturday
All are invited to the City Lights Anniversary Celebration this Saturday from 10AM-1PM @ Abner Clay Park. Get information on City Lights’ initiatives in Jackson Ward, free admission to Black History Museum, RRHA House Tour, Free Health Screenings, Jackson Ward Neighborhood Tours, Free internet cafe, Games, Prizes, and much more!
March 10, 2008
Jackson Ward in day?
You’ve got company coming over for the day and want to show off the neighborhood. Where do you go, what do you do?
March 5, 2008
Sectors 412/413 reports for February (UPDATED)
The February report Sector 412 (PDF) from Lieutenant Timothy Morley and the February report Sector 413 (PDF) from Lieutenant Lisa Drew are both now available. From the 412 report:
Sergeant William Phibbs of the Day Shift investigated a call of an individual selling drugs on Moore Street. Good investigative techniques led to an arrest for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
March 3, 2008
Free Press profiles Wilbert H. Brooks Jr
The current issue of the Richmond Free Press profiles Wilbert H. Brooks Jr. Brooks is the new president of Club 533, “the private club that has been a civic and social institution in Jackson Ward for 52 years”.
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 8, 2008
Booker T. Washington renovation to commence
Folks on Richmond City Watch are reporting that “the renovation of the old Leigh School Building at the corner of 1st and Leigh in Jackson Ward is scheduled to commence this month”. When complete, the building will house approximately 30 apartments as part of an independent living residential complex for Jackson Ward senior citizens who wish to continue living in the historic neighborhood.
January 20, 2008
600 Brook Avenue (1965)
600 Brook Avenue from the Richmond Esthetic Survey.
