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Making preservation plans

City exploring new plan to manage historic cultural resources
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The entrance to the former Dooley Hospital and a bust of Hippocrates can be found on VCU’s MCV campus. | Photo by RICtoday
Richmond may be a historic city, but for a long time it has lacked a comprehensive way to approach historic and cultural preservation. City leaders hope to change that by developing a Cultural Resources Management Plan.

The CRMP will combine and enhance existing policies under one umbrella to identify, evaluate, and protect the city’s resources — from buildings to archaeological artifacts to intangible items like oral histories.

The planning process began at the start of 2023 with an initial phase of background research and stakeholder engagement. Key takeaways from Phase 1 pointed to development as one of the biggest challenges facing cultural and historic resources, though the need to balance housing affordability with historic preservation was also highlighted.

A preliminary outline of the CRMP has already been published. The document previews what to expect from the final version. When completed, the plan will include guiding principles, goals, a survey of risks and mitigation best practices, and partnerships.

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Richmond is filled with historic buildings, structures, and communities.

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Map via City of Richmond Planning & Preservation Dept.

Want to get involved? There are two opportunities to provide input coming up next week.
  • Session 1 | Monday, Oct. 16 | 6 p.m. | RPL Main Branch, first floor | Virtual option
  • Session 2 | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 12 p.m. | Virtual
Public engagement will continue throughout the project. A community survey is available and will be open through Nov. 13. Expect more public meetings, an open house, and a detailed outline of the plan in 2024.
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • Visible Video Series, Panel Discussion & Vendor Fair | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd., Richmond | Free | Check out a video series, panel discussion, and resource fair designed to uplift and support the LGBTQIA+ community.
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Apples & Ales | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 4-7 p.m. | Agecroft Hall & Gardens, 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond | $20 | Enjoy a picnic with Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery, Street Side Kitchen, and Dlites Desserts.
  • Vince Herman w/ Airshow | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 623 E. Main St., Richmond | $20 | Join the Leftover Salmon frontman for a night of jamming.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • “Friday the 13th” | Friday, Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | This 1980 slasher follows a group of counselors being hunted by an unknown killer at an abandoned summer camp.
  • “Siegfried” | Friday, Oct. 13, Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond | $20+ | Enter the fantasy realm of gods and heroes at this Virginia Opera production.
Saturday, Oct. 14
  • Arts at Sunday Park | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Sunday Park, 4604 Millridge Pkwy., Midlothian | Free entry | Join the Brandermill Community Association and BMW Lions Club for a family-friendly arts event.
  • Sitelines BLM ACTION Film Festival | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Enjoy three film screenings, a post-show Q+A with the writers, and open discussions.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Watch for lane closures in the Fan this week and next. Crews will be paving lanes on Park Avenue from Stuart Avenue to North Linden Street near VCU as well as Grove Avenue from Arthur Ashe Boulevard to Linden. Closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Civic
  • Applications are now open for the city’s General Fund Non-Departmental Grants for fiscal year 2025. These funds are rewarded to local groups doing community-oriented work in areas like housing, education, and arts and culture. Want more details? There’s an informational session today at 4 p.m. at the Main Library.
Film
  • The Inthrive Film Festival takes place this Saturday, Oct. 14 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Richmond’s First Baptist Church. The free festival features films about and made by the formerly incarcerated. Check out the schedule of screenings, panel discussions, and a spoken word performance.
Listen
  • If you’re worried you’re not strong enough to listen to the new boygenius EP alone, head to Deep Groove today at 4 p.m. Get to the listening event early for a spot in the record shop or listen via outside speakers before “the rest” officially comes out on Friday.
Biz
  • Shades of Moss Plant + Design has been open on Cary Street for around two months. Owner Barry Greene moved his business from Charlotte, NC and offers a selection of plants, records, candles, and loose-leaf tea. (Richmond BizSense)
Theater
  • Virginia Rep has a new interim managing director in Amy Wratchford, longtime managing director of the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton. Wratchford replaces Phil Whiteway, with whom the company parted ways in August. (Style Weekly)
Eat
  • Enjoy a delicious meal, drink specials, and live music at The Grapevine’s fundraising event on Monday, Oct. 16. A portion of sales will benefit Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia, which has granted 5,000+ wishes of children with critical illnesses since 1987.
Holiday
  • Area Spirit Halloween stores are supporting the child life department at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU this year with in-store and online opportunities. Download a coupon to get 10% off your purchase and the store will donate 10% to CHoR, or use code GIVING23 for the same deal online.
Shop
  • If you’re already primed for the winter shopping season, mark your calendar for Richmond Night Market’s Holiday Villages event. Live entertainment, experiences, and 75+ small businesses will fill Main Street Station on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Outdoors
  • Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a city dweller looking to recharge in nature, Johnston County, NC (just two hours south off I-95) has hiking and biking on the Mountains to Sea Trail, plus kayaking, canoeing, birding + more. Explore JoCo’s trails + recreational activities.*
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Transit

🚃 Streetcar history by bus

The history of Richmond’s electric trolley system
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Take a look back in time at the intersection of Monument and Sheppard. | Historic photo via Cook Photograph Collection. 0945/PHC0047. The Valentine, Richmond, Virginia
Learn the history of Richmond’s streetcar system by hopping on a GRTC bus on Saturday, Oct 21 at 10 a.m. RVA Rapid Transit is hosting the free event, which will include a ride down a former streetcar route, a talk at the Valentine, and an optional post-tour lunch at Pizza & Beer of Richmond.

Over 130 years ago, Richmond was a leader in transportation innovation — thanks to the electric streetcar. Several communities had tried to create electric trolley services before the Richmond system cracked the code. Frank Sprague, a former technical assistant to Thomas Edison, designed the system.

Reserve your spot on the tour and click the button below for more trolley history.
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Seasonal
  • These Halloween-inspired earrings from Eleven + Jane will spook up any outfit. Add a ghostly touch to your look with the Cowboy Up Ghost Earrings.
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  • The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.
Answered

On Monday, we asked if readers were devoted enough to Duke’s to get a mayo-themed tattoo.

Free tattoos for mayo lovers
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Click the image for more info on the tattoo contest. | Photos via Duke’s Mayo
Newsletter readers and Instagram followers were pretty much in agreement, with around 80% firmly against. Someone joked that they were more of a mustard person, and many others commented that while they have a love for the condiment, they couldn’t make it permanent.

We appreciated a reader for sharing this sentiment: “I’m 65 and it would be my first tattoo. I’d get it in memory of my Dad. He was 100% Team Duke.”

If you missed the story the first time around, hit the button below to catch up.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
If you’re still looking for the perfect Halloween costume, our list of six locally-inspired looks could spark your creativity. Richmonder Lucy Dacus of boygenius is on the list — if you’ve got a trio, why not dress as the whole group?
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