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Rose Fellowship Panel Presents Findings on “A Shared Vision for Shockoe Bottom”

Today the Rose Fellowship Panel presented their findings and recommendations on how the City of Richmond can take progressive steps in the coming years to protect and honor the unique history of   Shockoe   Valley through community engagement while building an economically viable neighborhood and international destination through existing and future investment. “We’ve had a number of experts and advisors here from around the country to take a look at some of the land use issues we face in the city,” Mayor Levar M. Stoney stated to a full room at Main Street Station. “And although we may face some challenges, we have an opportunity to remember and honor the enslaved Africans who built this city and also celebrate the vibrancy of   Shockoe   Valley.” Today’s public meeting culminated four days of site visits and stakeholder and community engagement by a team of national land use and design experts assembled and sponsored in its entirety by the Daniel Rose fellows...