Richmond plans to transform Mayo Island into the next James …
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Richmond plans to transform Mayo Island into the next James River park. Richmond officials confirmed to Richmond BizSense that the city had finalized its nearly $15 million purchase of the...
From parking lot to public park: Richmond buys historic Mayo Island
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · For more than 40 years, city planners and nonprofits have been hoping to transform Mayo Island — which has long been in private ownership — into an outdoor resource for the public. Today, about seven of the island’s nearly 15 acres are covered with asphalt or buildings.
Mayo Island to become Richmond public park after $15M deal
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Richmond officials confirmed Friday that the city had finalized its nearly $15 million purchase of the long-desired island between downtown and Manchester.
Mayo Island may become a public park; under contract to …
WEBDec 12, 2022 · Mayo Island is set to become a public park with outdoor activities and various amenities as well as becoming a part of the city’s James River Park System.
Mayo Island set to become park after $15 million purchase by
WEBJan 8, 2024 · With a recently closed deal, Mayo Island, the highly traveled but hardly accessible landmass in the heart of Richmond, is now set to become part of the James River Park System. Richmond officials confirmed Friday that the city had finalized its nearly $15 million purchase of the long-desired island between downtown and Manchester.
Richmond approves $14.9 million deal for Mayo Island, park …
WEBApr 25, 2023 · City council has given final approval to a $14.9 million deal to purchase Mayo Island and transform it from a disused parking lot to a public park.
$19M Mayo Island under contract and could become part of …
WEBDec 13, 2022 · A Richmond-based conservation group is under contract to buy Mayo Island and has plans to make it part of the James River Park System. What’s happening: The Capital Region Land Conservancy is piecing together grant money to purchase the island, which is privately owned and was listed for sale in April for $19 million.
City plans to purchase Mayo Island - Richmond Free Press
WEBApr 20, 2023 · Richmond is moving rapidly to complete the purchase of Mayo Island, which a 2012 city plan described as the “green jewel” of the Downtown riverfront. The city Planning Commission endorsed the purchase Monday, and a unanimous City Council plans to approve the purchase of the James River island at its next meeting on Monday, April 24.
City plans to purchase Mayo Island - Richmond Free Press
WEBApr 20, 2023 · Richmond is moving rapidly to complete the purchase of Mayo Island, which a 2012 city plan described as the “green jewel” of the Downtown riverfront.
Mayo Island Purchase Highlights Importance of Virginia’s RGGI
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Mayo Island is expected to be conserved with plans for it to become part of the city’s James River Park System. The project underscores why it is critical for Virginia to rejoin RGGI, as well as commit funding for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund, which prioritizes nature-based, resiliency solutions.