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Treasured Trekker $2500
Citizens Concerned with Goochland Growth
Enduring Explorer $1000
Vital Voyager $500
Admirable Adventurer $250
......Falls of the James Group
Piedmont Environmental Council
with Greg Rollins
Collaborating Climber $100
Coalition for Hanover's Future
Richmond Area Bicycling Association
Michele Satterlund with
Friends of Urban Forestry
Pam McCune
Rachel Flynn
Jane Koontz
Lisa Guthrie
Richard Taylor
Ennion and Mary Williams
John and Clelia Sheppard
Envision Henrico
Helpful Hiker Collaborating Organization
Richmond Hostel International
DCR's Statewide Trails Initiative
Capital Region Greenway Group
Together We Stand
...We presented live music featuring the eclectic roots rock of Richmond VA's own MOOSSA.
The talented bandmembers donated their performance to support a more sustainable Richmond region.
...We unveiled a life-transforming raffle drive: a scooter generously donated by Scoot Richmond!
Barbara Williamson won the scooter on May 17! Congratulations, Barbara, and thank you, Scoot Richmond.
...We showcased innovative items for the Silent Auction:
- Whitewater Rafting for 2 and Tree Climbing Session for 2 from Riverside Outfitters
- 2 hour segway tours for 2 from Segway Richmond
- Camelbak Mule Hydration System from Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
- Toddler Helmet and Water Bottle from Rowlett’s Bicycles
- Bicycle Helmet from Agee’s Bicycles
- Gift basket from Carytown's Mongrel Gifts
- Oil painting by Clelia Sheppard, artist
- Paddles from Appomattox River Company
- 25 bus tickets from GRTC
- Harvest Basket from Mark's Produce
- Locally grown, locally made fig preserves from Jane Koontz
- Locally grown walnut bowl by craftsman Earl Koontz
- Locally grown maple and walnut end table by craftsman Ennion Williams
- 1 banana split from Bev’s Ice Cream
- 1 lb. of coffee from Rostov’s Coffee and Tea
...We featured a creative local foods menu:
Crafted by Chef Adam Hawkins with local foods consultation and coordination provided by Molly Harris of Buy Fresh Buy Local and Lisa Dearden of Center for Rural Culture, the hors d'oeuvres will showcase the wealth of flavor and nutrition Central Virginia has to offer.
- Sausage and cheese platter
- Stuffed mushrooms with three varieties of goat’s cheese
- Butternut squash spread, with hickory smoked bacon, chives, and Granny Smith apples on cristini.
- Halved poblano peppers stuffed with rice, tomatoes, goat cheese, and garlic
- Meatballs
- Eggplant Parmesan with tomatoes and goat cheese on cristini
- Pears with honey and walnuts on cristini
- Variety of fruit tarts: fig, apple, and pumpkin
...We celebrated a growing coalition of businesses, individuals, and organizations committed to a sustainable, vibrant future for Richmond:
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, and we welcome you to consider joining us. Demonstrate your dedication to citizen engagement in how and where we grow, to ensure vibrant and livable communities, a healthy environment, and a robust economy throughout Greater Richmond. Donate today.
Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers and participants who made our unprecedented Smart Growth Bus Tour and Celebration a success!
Over 170 participants celebrated the growing coalition of advocates for a smarter, more sustainable, more vibrant Richmond at PSG’s River City Saunter.
River City Saunter Photo Gallery
Participants arrive at Legend Brewing Company, ready to board the three buses and rediscover Richmond through the eyes of our urban expert guides: Rachel Flynn, Director, Dept of Community Development, City of Richmond; Brooke Hardin, Deputy Director, Dept of Community Development, City of Richmond; and Daniel Moore, Principle Planner, Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Stunning Scoot Richmond scooters greet participants, beckoning the purchase a $5.00 raffle ticket for a chance to ride away with one of these gas-saving beauties.
Guide Rachel Flynn captivates her audience with tales of architecture lost to parking lots and decks and the vast potential for infill development in the City. Disembarking from the bus, Richmonders saunter toward Libby Hill Park...
....and find themselves enchanted with the panoramic view that inspired the naming of Richmond.
Guide Daniel Moore points to the bend in the river that William Byrd recognized as remarkably similar to that of Richmond-upon-Thames.
The answer to the question: what's so great about open space?
Sauntering at the Coliseum, near the former 6th Street Marketplace and Celebration Park, participants find themselves a little lost as they look for something to celebrate.
Guide Brooke Hardin, on the right, answers questions about future plans for this area representative of failed public investment.
Participants explore why certain public spaces work better than others.
Back at Legend Brewing Company Madeline Holdren proudly displays her GRTC "I tried transit today!" button and PSG water bottle donated by Proforma. Perusing the Silent Auction display featuring transportation alternatives and local products, this young smart growth supporter can't decide between the bicycle helmet or the paddles.
Smart growthers enjoy tastings of locally brewed Legend Beer and plates of locally grown heavy hors d'oeuvres. The menu was crafted by Legend's Chef Adamn Hawkins and Assistant Chef Ben Pruett, with consultation provided by Molly Harris of Edible Garden and Lisa Dearden of Center for Rural Culture.
The eclectic roots rock of Richmond's own MOOSSA enlivens and inspires the crowd but doesn't stop enthusiastic conversations about the revitalization of Richmond.
Exhibits from our sponsors and supporting organizations provides participants with educational opportunities and new connections.
Friends from across the Richmond region gather to celebrate and share stories.
Partnership for Smarter Growth invites participants to join the cause. Citizen engagment in planning is fun!
PSG is grateful to our many wonderful volunteers who made the success of the day possible!
Together we can take steps toward a more sustainable Richmond. To save our farms, we must save our cities. To save our cities, we must save our farms.
Thank you for your support.
We hope you'll join us in 2009 as we park and ride...and walk...and learn...and eat locally...and think regionally...and rediscover Richmond!
Photographs are courtesy of Irvine Wilson, John Sarvay, and Jay Ford.
(804) 225-1902 phone (804) 225-1904 fax