Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille

Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

News Release/August 24, 2021

Councilmember Newbille to hold virtual meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District

WHAT            Richmond, Virginia – Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, will hold a virtual meeting for the Richmond East End 7th Voter District.

AGENDA

• Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille
  Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District

• Presentation: Richmond Shockoe Bottom Small Area Plan
  Kimberly Chen, Senior Manager, Richmond Department of Economic Development

Councilmember Newbille invites all residents of the Richmond East End 7th Voter District to join her meeting and time will be provided for questions as the meeting progresses.

WHEN          Thursday, August 26, 2021

                    6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE         Virtual Internet Meeting

                            Councilmember Newbille’s meeting is being held online through the Zoom virtual platform. Those interested in joining the meeting are invited to register in advance, via
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__A4y_TvPQuuwK99RyLvsLQ

                   Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CONTACT      For more information, please contact: Sam Patterson, Liaison for Councilmember Cynthia I. Newbille, Richmond City Council, Richmond East End 7th Voter District, at 804.646.3012 (tel), or sam.patterson@richmondgov.com (email)

BACKGROUND

Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood/Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan

Public feedback continues to be being sought regarding the draft Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan. The Richmond Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood is one of the city’s most unique and historic areas. It has been experiencing significant growth over the last few decades with the historic rehabilitation of vacant factories and warehouses into residential and mixed-use development, as well as construction of new buildings. Discussions and planning regarding the future of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood include development of cultural heritage sites and continued revitalization.

   The Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan will also be a next step in the implementation of the GRTC Transit Company Pulse Corridor Plan, which focused on future development along the Pulse Corridor and including the area surrounding Main Street Station. The intent of the Richmond Shockoe Small Area Plan is to knit together policies and guidance embedded in the Pulse Corridor Plan, the ULI Rose Fellowship work, and the Richmond 300 Master Plan in order to form a unified approach to revitalization and development of this important neighborhood.

   Councilmember Newbille personally holds individual meetings that include her goals and accomplishments, topical agendas, and special guests. She invites all Richmond East End 7th Voter District residents to attend. Her meeting dates, times, locations, agendas, and special guests are subject to change.

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