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Changes could be coming to 2nd Street

City plans show possible changes coming to 2nd Street
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The future of 2nd Street could include streetscape improvements and pedestrian safety measures. | Rendering via Richmond Dept. of Planning and Development Review
The city is working on establishing a new vision for 2nd Street in Jackson Ward. There’s a strategic document with recommended improvements that is now open for public comment.

The historic area was the focus of the 2nd Street Summit, which took place over the summer. The event brought together residents, business owners, and community leaders to identify specific strategies to reinvigorate the section of the neighborhood.

The result is the 2nd Street Strategies document, which is open for comments from the public through Monday, Oct. 14.

Read about each goal below and leave your thoughts on the interactive online platform.

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Proposals for 2nd Street include widening sidewalks and limiting on-street parking.

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Photo by RICtoday

Improve the streetscape and public realm

The plan indicates a mixed-use future for 2nd Street, which means walkability, pedestrian safety, and social street life would be prioritized.

It suggests widening sidewalks, adding traffic calming elements, limiting on-street parking, and installing elements like tree wells and street furniture. There’s also a mention of incentivizing flexible greenspace and small neighborhood parks.

Reduce the number of storefront vacancies

This section also mentions cutting down on the amount of vacant land in the area. The suggestions include expanding financial programs for prospective business owners, encouraging mixed-use and mixed-income development, and coordinating shared parking efforts to take advantage of nearby facilities.

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The 2nd Street Festival fills the streets of Jackson Ward with art, vendors, and music.

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Photo by RICtoday

Uplift culture and history

The summit had a particular focus on 2nd Street’s place in the rich history of Jackson Ward, known as the Harlem of the South.

In the document, plans include establishing a body to make 2nd Street an event destination year-round. It also suggests adding a Jackson Ward visitor’s center on 2nd Street.

Want to get involved? Check out the full document and leave your comments. You can also take this quick survey from the Jackson Ward Community Plan to help the planning process.
Quiz
 

What year was the first 2nd Street Festival?

A. 1981
B. 1988
C. 1992
D. 2004
 
Visit Fredericksburg
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Head to the atrium to enjoy tunes with the Jason Jenkins Quartet.
  • The Many Suitors of Elizabeth I: Author Event | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Agecroft Hall | $15 | Author Carol Ann Lloyd will discuss the many prospects for the Queen’s hand at this talk and book signing.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Horror Trivia | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 12-8 p.m. | Blue Bee Cider | Free entry | Test your horror knowledge with four rounds of 10 spine-chilling questions and see if you win a prize.
  • Flowers After 5 | Thursday, Oct. 10, Thursday, Oct. 17, Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5-8 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $20 | Whiskey Rebellion merges bluegrass, jazz, and rock and roll for a night of danceable hits.
Friday, Oct. 11
  • rine | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall | $12+ | The local artist will play with special guests Aloe Garden and REIN.
  • Haunted Open House | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design | Free entry | Shop from local artists, hear terrifying stories, join the Mad Scientist Bar Crawl, and see if you’ve got the ‘fit to win the costume contest.
  • Wild at Heart: A Party for the Animals | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Maymont Nature Center | $110 | Go wild at this fundraiser to benefit the local animal welfare programs of Furbish Thrift.
Concerts, lectures, festivals + more
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Children's Museum of Richmond
 
News Notes
Open
  • The former home of Carytown Cupcakes is now the site of Hots and Brats, a specialty hot dog and sausage restaurant. The building will double as a retail location for owner Kyle Morse’s sausage business, The Mayor Meats. (Richmond Magazine)
Development
  • The wooded area next to Movieland on Leigh Street is the site of a planned five-story, 388-unit apartment building. South Carolina-based development firm Greystar is involved with the project. (Richmond BizSense)
Opening
  • The owners of Fighting Fish are gearing up to open a new cocktail lounge next door on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Goldwing will welcome visitors for the first time on Friday, Oct. 18.
Theater
  • At a town hall on Monday evening, leaders of Virginia Repertory Theatre discussed changes on the horizon for the financially struggling company. Managing Director Klaus Schuller said “Virginia Rep is going to have to shrink in the hope that we can then re-grow.” (Style Weekly)
Biz
  • Richmond Region Tourism has launched two new grant programs for local groups. Organizations can now apply for a special event grant for up to $5,000. Businesses in the hospitality industry can get up to $2,000 to support summer intern accommodations.
Show
  • Your favorite pros and celebrity guests from “Dancing with the Stars” will return to Richmond for a live show on Jan. 7. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
Try This
  • Iron Bridge Sports Park will host the World’s Largest Bounce House for the last two weekends in October. The touring inflatable empire includes giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers, and basketball hoops. Ticket prices vary by age group. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Outdoors
Seasonal
Try This
  • What’s behind door number two? Exciting new ways to win fabulous prizes. Last week, the Virginia Lottery launched new “Let’s Make A Deal” games in three different formats: Scratcher, Print ‘n Play, and online. Try your luck (if you’re 18 or older).*
Biz
  • Want more eyes on your business but can’t figure out how to get them? We’ll let you in on a secret… Our self-service advertising portal is designed to help you reach our local audience through listings, banner ads, and articles. Get started.
 
Outdoors

🌳 Leaf your Tree Week plans to us

Tree-t yourself at these 40+ events for Richmond Tree Week
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Maymont offers discounts to older members. | Photo by Christopher W. Clarke
National Arbor Day may be in the spring, but Richmond really gets the tree festivities going in the fall. Richmond Tree Week is set for Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 20 and will include giveaways, volunteers events, bike tours, and workshops.

Branch out at these kick-off events this Friday, Oct. 11.
  • Tree Planting and Giveaway | 1 p.m. | Swansboro Playground | The city will plant its 2024 Arbor Day tree and receive its designation as Tree City USA from the VA Dept. of Forestry.
  • Happy Hour | 6-8 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing | Meet with the Reforest Richmond team, enjoy drink specials, and snag a free tree seedling.
The full schedule of events can be found online. Pro tip: There’s also a map to find out what’s going on in your neck of the woods.
The Buy
 
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⚡ This set of 24 glass food storage containers is 56% off.
⚡ These best-selling floating Halloween candles are 47% off.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Robin Schwartzkopf in a red button down shirt

Today’s edition by:
Robin
From the editor
I can’t wait to give Hots and Brats a try — maybe I’ll swing by before a spooky screening at The Byrd later this week. Bonus: We’ve already added the new restaurant to our guide to local hot dog spots.
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