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Redevelopment
Strategy for Jackson Place Unveiled
National Planning Experts of Urban Land
Institute Present Vision
March 27, 2006
On Friday, March 24, 2006, the Urban Land
Institute (ULI), a distinguished panel of
urban planning experts, presented its vision
for the potential future development of the
Jackson Place Redevelopment area in the city
of Richmond, a 65 acre area bounded on the
north by Duval Street and Interstate 95/64,
the south by Jackson Street, the east by North
3rd Street and the west by Chamberlayne Parkway.
This study area included North Jackson Ward,
Gilpin Court and the Jackson Commons area.
As part of the Richmond Redevelopment and
Housing Authority's (RRHA) Strategic Plan,
the agency had determined it will advance
redevelopment of this area in partnership
with the city of Richmond. The RRHA Strategic
Plan is built around four major goals - revitalized
residential and commercial communities, economic
opportunities, efficiency and fiscal responsibility
and quality customer service.
The advisory panel unveiled its strategic
planning recommendations complete with action
items that can be used by the city of Richmond
and Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority
to advance the revitalization of the area.
"We are excited about the recommendations
of the panel," shared Sheila Hill-Christian,
RRHA Executive Director. She continued, "Their
findings and strategies complement our interest
for a vibrant mixed-income, mixed-use community
for the Gilpin Court and Jackson Ward neighborhoods.
Going forward, we will prepare to engage the
Gilpin Court community, the city of Richmond,
our elected officials and other partners to
develop a successful revitalization plan for
the future of this historic and important
area for the city.
ULI, founded in 1936, is considered one of
the most nationally prominent organizations
of its kind with regard to real estate development.
ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas,
information and experience among local, national
and international industry leaders and policy
makers dedicated to providing leadership in
the use of land to enhance the total environment.
The
ULI presentation is available for review.
Click on this link to review the document.
(Adobe Acrobat reader required.)
For additional information contact the RRHA
Communications Department at info@rrha.state.va.us
or 804-780-4344.
For more information on the Urban Land Institute,
visit their web site at www.uli.org
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