Correspondent Of The Day- “Hoping developers blend new and old”

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Scott

From today’s Times Dispatch…

Editor, Times-Dispatch:

It was with great interest that I recently read the news story about the protest by Oregon Hill residents over the planned development of the Paragon property on Cary Street.

Being a native of Richmond, Oregon Hill and the 600 block of Cary Street both hold a special place in my heart because my great-grandfather, Lewis Jacob, was born in the Jacob House in 1828. He lived with his brothers at various places in and around Oregon Hill and the early Fan during the 19th century.

Understandably, I was most disturbed — as were many others — to see the Jacob House moved in 1995 to its present location. However, in retrospect, the carefully planned addition of modern townhouses which developed behind it tastefully complemented its setting and today stands as a testament to a blending of the old with the new.

I sincerely hope that the developers of the Paragon property will take note that these buildings are living monuments to the people who made Richmond and that they have an opportunity to prove that the past can live with the present.

Robert J. Crouch.

Richmond.

Ordered To Camp, 1918

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Scott

From March 28, 1918 Times Dispatch:

Coyotes In The Hollywood Hills

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Scott

Photo by Oregon Hill resident Daniel Leech, who adds,

“For the record, they have coexisted peacefully for years, nothing to be alarmed about. Just a wonderful rare sighting at the end of daylight hours.
However for a “city escape,” much to be seen. Small groups of (rather large) deer, countless groundhog, several red fox, and have seen pheasant. Also several red-tail hawks, and many coopers hawks and osprey frequent the area (Hollywood Cemetery).

Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Scott

This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, there is a Chipotle Fundraiser for Sustainable RVA Zero Waste Initiative on April 3. This is happening at the Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 10 N. Nansemond Street.

From the FaceBook event page description:

We’re having a fundraiser! Dine at the Carytown Chipotle between 5:00-9:00 on Tuesday April 3rd and 50% of your purchase will go to SRVA and helping us help the community move toward zero waste. Just make sure you mention our name at checkout! To greenify your purchase please consider bringing your own utensils and water bottle— we will have a bin on the premises to collect bowls for composting.

OHNA Meets Tonight

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Scott

From email announcement:

Dear Friends and Neighbors

Just a reminder that the monthly Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting takes place TONIGHT (Tuesday March 27th) at 7 pm. I will have updates on the development on 800 block W Cary as well as info on a strategy to protect our historic buildings in the future. Please come for important information!

In addition, a VCU representative from the about to open Institute for Contemporary Art will be on hand to share info with us.

See you TUESDAY at 7PM at 236 S Laurel St next to St Andrews Church.

Thanks,

Todd.

Parking In The Back

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Scott

2nd Street Street Closure Tomorrow

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Scott

From City press release:

For Immediate Release
March 22, 2018
For more information, contact:
Paige Hairston – (804) 646-3659

Street Closure – 2nd Street
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works

WHAT: Street Closure

WHEN: Friday, March 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: 2nd Street between Brown’s Island Way and Spring Street

BACKGROUND: The aforementioned area will be closed to allow re-striping of the travel lanes adjacent to the work zone. Access to Tredegar Street will be maintained. Through traffic should remain on the Lee Bridge. The street will remain closed for the duration of the striping. Please observe the work zone signage and follow the detour signs.

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Letter To The Editor: New structures in Fan should fit architecture

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Scott

Richmond resident Nancy Everett has a ‘Correspondent Of The Day’ Letter To The Editor in today’s Richmond Times Dispatch newspaper:

Here’s part of it:

Certainly to each his own, but it seems the city should be concerned with preserving the style of architecture that attracts so many to Richmond. A case in point is the proposed structure on the 800 block of Cary Street.

It saddens me that historically significant buildings are not protected and preserved, but it horrifies me that there is no requirement that they be at least replaced with a building that fits the style of the surrounding neighborhood. I venture to say that, as has been the case historically, whenever a building is put up in the Fan that meets the current taste, it becomes an extreme regret 10 to 20 years down the road. The city should consider how it can preserve the unique architecture and vibe of our historic districts rather than risk them in the future.

RRFP BENEFIT + GUMMING TAPE RELEASE at Mojo’s Saturday

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Scott

From the FaceBook event page:

LIPID
(Cary Street Rap Punk-Featuring Members of Kuni, Leather Daddy, and No Tomorrow)

BUTT
(you already know them you already L.U.V. them)

HAIRCUT
(you want it you need it ‘Shutting Down’ is a 7in you should bump almost daily)

GUMMING
(new tape out on Not Normal!)

BUFFALO TOFU BITES AT 8 MUSIC AT 9
8-10 dollars ALL OF IT FOR RRFP.
Portion of Gumming merch sales to RRFP.

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The Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project (RRFP) seeks to further Reproductive Justice by providing practical and financial support for abortion services in Virginia and surrounding communities. RRFP strives to be a resource to the community by engaging in grassroots advocacy for the full spectrum of reproductive rights.

More info: http://www.rrfp.net/

L’Opossum: ‘The South’s Best Restaurant’

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Scott

Southern Living magazine released its annual “The South’s Best” reader survey results and L’Opossum restaurant was declared the best in the entire South.

Excerpt:

As the accolades for L’Opossum keep coming—Shannon was named a James Beard Award Best Chef Mid-Atlantic semifinalist in 2016—guests are smitten by his refined and irreverent restaurant, a major player in the city’s dining renaissance.

An 8-foot, 6-inch coppery reproduction of Michelangelo’s David greets guests at the front door, and 12-inch versions adorn the booths. The dark red dining room ushers guests from gritty to glam in a moment. You’re in Oregon Hill, and you’re out of this world.