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Note: The city of Richmond does it backwards. The master plan establishes the intentions. Zoning regulations must conform to the master plan. A special use permit waives zoning requirements. The city uses the failure to follow the plan to justify changing the plan, which will not be followed.
….Planning Commission has passed the amendments….will allow more development of a charming near West End neighborhood….35 special permits on the short strip….“Drive on Libbie, between Patterson and Grove, you really see transition happening right now, with residential, commercial office space, with rental space that is just waiting for something to happen,” Councilman Tyler said. “And as a result it really doesn’t reflect well on our neighborhood.”
via wtvr.
Why is the Powhite Parkway/RMA Expressway (from Route 288 to Carytown) the worst of the highways, pothole-wise, when the toll costs $1.45/car each way? It’s the most expensive toll road, aside from the Pocahontas Parkway and it’s by far one of the worst roads in the area.
With Richmond’s promise to dedicate the “Complete Streets” method of planning for cars, pedestrians, bikers and public transit when upgrading roadways, there was much discussion and opposition to the lack of designated bike lanes on the bridge and as well as leading to and away from the span.
via jrnh.net.
I was at the public hearing as well, and I can only express disappointment at how adamant the City’s Engineers were that their design for Forest Hill is what is best for those who live along the corridor.
via hillsandheights.org.