Mayor Jones Issues Statement on Passage of City's Riverfront Plan
Mayor Dwight C. Jones issued the following statement today following the passage of the City's Riverfront Plan:
“Richmond’s riverfront is such a great jewel and the passage of the Riverfront Plan is a very significant step for our city. With this plan we have an opportunity to redefine Richmond through our spectacular Riverfront.
“Richmond’s riverfront is such a great jewel and the passage of the Riverfront Plan is a very significant step for our city. With this plan we have an opportunity to redefine Richmond through our spectacular Riverfront.
“At the core of the Plan is a desire to create a single,
cohesive Riverfront system that expands the use of the James River, and
connects our Downtown, our neighborhoods, our visitors, and most importantly,
our citizens, to the River. The plan represents
our long-range vision for the Riverfront and the beginning of what I believe
will be a great and lasting public legacy.
“For decades upon decades, we have erected many barriers
to riverfront access. I’m so pleased that we have, through this action, laid
the framework to begin removing the barriers and creating solid connections to
the River.
“With this plan we can improve the ability of people to
get to, around, and across the river on foot and bicycle, by car or public
transportation. We are also setting
important development guidelines.
“I am particularly pleased that we will now be in a
position to transform many unique and underutilized spaces that can become
distinct destinations for our residents and visitors from around the world.”