… Or as a neighbor put it, the transfer of ownership to VCU is complete.
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James River Park Planning Meeting Last Night
Some scenes from the James River Park Master Plan meeting last night at the Virginia War Memorial:
Much of the meeting was spent conversing and viewing and writing on maps… nothing was officially proposed…
For more information on the James River Park Master Plan, click here (and if you have not already, fill out a survey).
Nice Day For A Hike On The North Bank Trail
With clearing skies, yesterday afternoon was a great time for a slow hike on the North Bank Trail. Many bicyclists did the right thing and stayed off the trail after the weekend rain as to not tear things up.
Still some invasive species:
Let this serve as a good reminder for the James RIver Park Master Plan meeting tomorrow night at the Virginia War Memorial.
Fading light in Laurel Street alley:
James River Cresting
It was a great day to walk down to the James River and hear it roar. Some experts said it would crest at 16.2 feet this evening, the highest it has been in 9 years.
Laurel Street neighbor Charles Pool made it down to Belle Island and took this photo:
Meanwhile, the Dogtown Dish folks went further downriver to Fulton and took this shot of the historic Intermediate Terminal Building and future proposed site for Stone Brewing’s World Bistro & Gardens.
Resign Northam March Scheduled For Monroe Park Monday
Looks like several groups, including Protect Our Water, are marching from Monroe Park on Monday.
James River Park Master Plan Meeting for 5th District This Thursday
There is a meeting this Thursday to discuss a future master plan for the James River Park, sponsored by Friends of The James River and City Council representatives Parker Agelasto (Oregon Hill’s Council rep) and Kristen Larson. It’s being held at 6 pm at the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (3411 Semmes Avenue, across the river).
From the meeting notice:
We want to hear from you! Attend this community meeting to share your input on the future of the James River Park. Registration is not required.
The James River Park is a crown jewel of the region, providing a unique natural wilderness for park users. As the number of visitors to the park increases each year, a Master Plan is needed to preserve, protect, and properly maintain the park for years to come. The plan will influence the future of the park within the overall framework of the park’s conservation easement.
Your input is valuable. If you can’t attend a community meeting, please take the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JamesRiverParkMasterPlan
As Oregon Hill pretty much borders the James River Park and is a popular conduit to it, neighbors will hopefully have a lot of input that will be taken seriously.
As a bit of editorial, citizens should take a broad view of things, including protection of wildlife (and corridors for it), threats of light pollution (such as proposed signage at the high-rise at 2000 Riverside Drive across the river), and commercialization of this heavily-used park system. Nothing against the new superintendent of James River Park, Bryce Wilk, but it seems like more citizens should have been involved earlier in the hiring process. Having these master plan sessions after the hiring allows the suspicion that an agenda is already in place with a new Superintendent. That’s not necessarily the case, but…. What happened with Monroe Park should be a warning to all Richmonders.
View From The North Bank
Here’s a view of the neighborhood, looking up from the North Bank Trail beneath Hollywood Cemetery.
Red For Ed March On Monday, Starting In Monroe Park
From event page:
It comes down to this: our state government made a promise to us in the Constitution to provide free, high-quality schools for all children in Virginia. As teachers, we know that an equitable and high quality public education system is the cornerstone of the type of society we all want to live in.
The time is now. January 28 parents, teachers, students and community members will march on the capitol to tell our General Assembly to #FundOurSchools. We need you to join us. #RedForEd #Red4Ed
RSVP here: https://www.virginiaeducatorsunited.com/march-rally-details
From Richmond Police Department:
Also:
Ed. note: this neighborhood is very familiar with these issues:
Monroe Park Art And Position
No, its not the public restroom facilities that the park actually needs, its some sort of replicated art installation.
Meanwhile, the Monroe Park Conservancy is advertising for a Director Position that will report to Alice Massie.
And the politicians and government continue to ignore repeated citizen calls for terminating the Conservancy’s lease and removing Massie.
Sunday Walk
Pine Street neighborhood Stephenie Harrington, following up her New Year’s Day walk, has scheduled another community walk to Belle Island.
**Group Walk to Belle Island**
Sunday, January 6th
10amWe plan to meet up with friends and neighbors for a group Walk this Sunday.
Start at gazebo
(700 block S. Pine St) at the overlookI will have my dogs with me so we walk a bit slowly….but others will be a brisk pace
We plan to do two loops around the island but just do as you please…no set pace or distance. We will start down the hill at 10am
Hope to see more neighbors this week…on Jan 1st we had 8 walkers and 3 pups