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The Citizen Voice For Richmond's Future

Visit www.envisionrichmond.org to learn more about citizen support for the Downtown Master Plan.

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Support the City of Richmond's adopted Downtown Master Plan.

• A more vibrant, beautiful Virginia Capital
• Increased Public Access to the James River
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Grassroots Victory: 1000 Voices Celebrate Unanimous Passage of Downtown Master Plan  

In the words of Anne Darby, Envision Richmond member: "Monday night was a great night to be a Richmonder, a planner, an advocate, an idealist... I'm so glad I was there to see it."   At the City Council meeting on October 13th, dozens of citizens donned "Pass the Plan" stickers and 20 spoke in overwhelming support of the Plan, backed by the 1000 Envision Richmond petition signers who urged passage of this bold vision for Downtown's future.    See Envision Richmond Group Urges Council to Pass the Plan. Delay and Collapse of Public Faith at Risk.  See Anatomy of a Highly Public Plan.

The unanimous vote - which was by no counts certain - reflects the outpouring of public support resulting from the unprecedented inclusive process.   See Council adopts Downtown Plan: 8-0 vote comes after about 20 people urge approval in hearing.  

Thank you for the role you played!

Envision Richmond is a grassroots campaign supported by Partnership for Smarter Growth, Back Porch Initiatives, Scenic Virginia, ACORN, Coalition for Smarter Growth, Richmond Association of REALTORS, and hundreds of citizens. Visit www.envisionrichmond.org to stay connected.

Upcoming events, meetings, and educational opportunities for Envision Richmonders:

Register for the Grassroots is Always Greener: Smart Growth Advocacy Training Program. Saturday, November 15th.

Participate in Fall Series of Candidate Forums: Richmond Decision '08, October 28.

Watch the amendments propsed for the recently adopted Downtown Master Plan. Several amendments to the plan will be heard on October 28th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m, 5th floor conference room, City Hall, 900.  Envision Richmonders are encouraged to attend to ensure the celebrated vision of the plan is not compromised by the proposed amendments.

Join the Envision Richmond Core Group Strategy Meetings: Team up with other concerned citizens and help formulate the Envision Richmond campaign for a better City.  Next meeting date TBA. Location is 530 East Main Street, 2nd floor Conference Room. Parking available on the top floor of nearby parking deck, entrance to the left of Cafe Ole on 6th Street. If you are interested in joining, contact Sheila Sheppard at psg@psgrichmond.org.

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