this week?s calendar
Recycling, open mic night @ Poe’s Pub, wildlife @ the library, more…
Archives: July 2007
Street Cleaning
You’ve probably noticed the signs, but just in case, it’s street cleaning week in Westover Hills, Swansboro and Woodland Heights. Stratford Hills and its neighbors should be up the week of August 6.
forward thinking
John Sarvay’s coverage of the big ideas at the ongoing charrette for a New Downtown Plan breaks out concern for Jackson Ward as a frequent mention.
From THE DOWNTOWN PLAN: THE BIG IDEAS:
Jackson Ward: Protecting Jackson Ward’s history, architecture and its existing residential community was a big deal. Not every table spoke about affordable housing, […]
7th District Town Hall meeting yesterday
The 7th District Town Hall meeting hosted by Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn yesterday at Asbury United Methodist Church touched on personnel changes at the 1st Precinct, the proposed zoning change for 1903 East Marshall, property tax relief for the elderly and disabled, and the idea of landlord licensure.
towards a Union Hill Old and Historic District
The UHCA Committee to Explore the Possibility of a Union Hill Old and Historic District met on last night at Church Hill Photography.
Frog?s Eye Tour of the James
Adventure-seeking adults 15 and older can explore the shady islands and side channels of James River Park, Saturday, July 21, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Reedy Creek Visitor Center. Participants must be able to swim. Lifejackets are provided. Wear water shoes. Call 646-8911 or 646-6446 for details and reservations.
The children’s tour, for ages 14 […]
big ass tree falls on big ass house
The brief and intense weather that blew through this afternoon pushed over a very large tree onto one of my favorite vacant houses in Fairmount.
Lt.Ladin promoted, moving
As part of a series of promotions within the Richmond Police Department, Sector 413 Lt. Gary Ladin will become captain of the 1st Precinct. Lt.Ladin has been great at communicating with the community via his monthly sector reports and presence at association meetings. [via]
changes at the 1st Precinct
Promotions within the Richmond Police Department tomorrow will bring changes to the 1st Precinct. Capt. John Keohane is being promoted to major and will oversee Area 1, which covers the 1st and 2nd precincts. Sector 413 Lt. Gary Ladin will become captain of the 1st Precinct. [via]
quantifying a walkable neighborhood
Jason turned us on to Walk Score, a site that “calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc.”, part of an effort to recognize the benefits to our health, the environment, and our communities of living in walkable neighborhoods (see also).
