Urban-revitalization tour explores Broad Street corridor

This year, the tour explored the revitalization along the Broad Street corridor and simulated the proposed “bus rapid transit” route that would run west to Willow Lawn and east to Rocketts Landing. The former bank building, which was Richmond’s tallest from 1930 to 1971, was one of the properties toured by about 150 people on four buses yesterday.

via timesdispatch.com Jeremy Slayton.

Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ Economic Development Update

The city has developed a publication to update residents on the Mayor’s aggressive economic development efforts. The administration is focused on not only attracting and retaining business in the city, but also resolutions for poverty, housing and workforce issues in Richmond.

via blogspot.com.