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Neighborhood needs, mapped

Explore this map of Richmond’s transportation needs
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Top transit needs are identified in each section of the map. | Photo via GRTC
Richmond Connects — a city group tasked with guiding transportation projects and improvements over the next 5-10 years — has released an interactive map of neighborhood needs for 17 different areas of the River City.

✏️ Background

The report comes from a year-long effort to receive comments from the public. It began last summer with a public survey and webinar, then the group continued collecting feedback through pop-up events, focus groups, and telephone town halls.

Richmond Connects is an equity-centered process, meaning it focuses on righting past injustices which continue to burden neighborhoods and groups today. For example, it cites Jackson Ward as a neighborhood which experienced redlining and now is more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

A map of Richmond with 17 marked areas.

The map discusses transportation needs in 17 different areas of the city.

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Screenshot via Richmond Connects

📍 Neighborhood Needs map

The Neighborhood Needs map focuses on what aspects of transportation in each area are in greatest need of improvements. It includes information like identifying unsafe sidewalks and unreliable transit service. By clicking around on the map, Richmonders can get more details about the issues facing where they might live, work, or play.

Some of the highest priority needs identified were making Chamberlayne Avenue safer for pedestrians, increasing bike safety on Brook Road, and improving crossings on East Broad Street near I-95.

👟 What’s next

The next step is designating near and long-term recommendations before a final report is released in the fall. Want to get involved? Sign up for mobile updates from Richmond Connects to learn about upcoming events and get surveys sent straight to you.
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Events
Monday, June 19
  • Juneteenth Celebration | Monday, June 19 | 8 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St., Richmond | $10-$15 | Cassidy Snider & The Wranglers will lead the lineup at this night of local music, also featuring Weekend Plans, Neko + King Kaiju.
Tuesday, June 20
  • Flying Squirrels vs. Harrisburg Senators | Tuesday, June 20 | 6:35 p.m. | The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $10-$25 | Get there early to score a folding fan in honor of the Fan neighborhood community night.
Wednesday, June 21
  • “The Seventh Seal” | Wednesday, June 21 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | See the 1957 Ingmar Bergman classic starring Max von Sydow on the big screen.
Thursday, June 22
  • Flowers After 5: The Sweet Potatoes | Thursday, June 22 | 5-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | $0-$17 | Walk the gardens and listen to this 4-piece jazz band playing modern takes on the classics.
Friday, June 23
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Try This

Ride along for a day in the life of Woodfin’s expert electricians

Try This: Ride along for a day in the life of Woodfin’s expert electricians
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Woodfin is always hiring new talent. | Photo by RICtoday
City Editor Robin here. This might be shocking, but I’m not an electrical expert. Luckily, I got some hands-on experience by seeing a day in the life of the electricians at Woodfin - Your Home Team.

I shadowed teams of electricians at a couple sites around the Richmond area.

What we tried:

From rerunning circuits at a home in Henrico to installing a generator system south of the river, I got a look at how the city is wired.

My day included watching electricians go in crawlspaces, climb ladders, run circuits, and solve problems on the ground. Electrician Tyler Kozlowski told me that’s common — in Richmond, most homes tend to have a lot of history, including unique wiring.

At each site, I got to witness the top-notch team that’s literally keeping the lights (and everything else) on.
Here's a tip for homeowners
News Notes
Today Is
  • Juneteenth, a federal holiday which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. City leaders raised a flag at City Hall in honor of the holiday. City offices and facilities, including libraries, are closed today.
Civic
  • Primary elections are tomorrow for several state and local contests. Pro tip: This is the first election with the new political maps in Virginia, so your district may have changed. See who is on the ballot and get more election info from the VA Dept. of Elections.
Development
  • The vacant Hardee’s property on Arthur Ashe Boulevard across from Scott’s Addition has a new owner. Shamin Hotels, which owns the Moxy hotel downtown, bought the parcel for $4.75 million. There’s been no announcement yet in terms of plans for the acquisition. (Richmond BizSense)
Arts
  • A new exhibit is coming to The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design at the end of the month. “Modeling A Vision: Design, Technology, and Impact” displays the confluence of science and design. Need more museums? Our guide has 30 to explore.
Theater
  • This weekend is your last chance to see “The School for Lies,” the first of two productions for this summer’s Richmond Shakespeare Festival. There are performances Thursday-Sunday. “The Comedy of Errors” will premiere on Thursday, July 6 at Agecroft Hall.
Shop
  • Mark your calendar for a Southside vendor market this Saturday, June 24 from 5-9 p.m. Richmond Night Market and Chesterfield County are coming together to host the pop-up event at the Perkinson Center. There will also be live music, art, and food trucks.
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🎨 New art alert

3 new public art pieces around Richmond
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A new mural at Battery Park honors Arthur Ashe. | Photo by @jvycreations
We’ve shouted out a few new public art pieces over the last week or so — here’s a rundown and where to see each one in person.

There’s now a mural of Arthur Ashe painted entirely with tennis balls at Battery Park. Artist JVY Creations collaborated with Richmond Parks and Recreation and local student group Mural MOBB to make it happen. Find it at Battery Park tennis courts, 2803 Dupont Cir.

Muralist Emily Herr unveiled her tribute to the DIY community of Scott’s Addition from the early 2000s to today. “Starting Space: A Love Letter to the Creative Process” takes up four 200 ft. long panels. Find it on the side of The Otis, 1661 Roseneath Rd.

Local artists Matt Lively and Tim Harper completed their first domestic sculpture installation — titled “Home Stretch” — as Lively/Harper, their new collaborative business. Find it heading west on Monument Avenue.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
I saw “The School for Lies” at the Shakespeare Festival earlier this month and had a great time. If you’re a fan of comedies and spending an evening under the stars (maybe with a scoop of ice cream), I’d recommend checking it out.
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