Over the years, various organizations and government entities in our area have commissioned studies and reports related to the growth and success of our area.  Some of the studies have evaluated the feasibility of creating new facilities or organizations, while others have focused on taking stock of the resources and possibilities that exist here, and how best to make use of them.

A city Richmond's size is great for biking around, but if cyclists have to worry about their bikes being stolen or damaged when they get to their destination, they may be less likely to take advantage of the opportunity.  Bike racks really are a critical pieces of infrastructure for any urban area that wishes to attract visitors for shopping and browsing, and Richmond has gone without them for far too long.  In difficult economic times, it's a relatively low-cost and easy solution that makes our public spaces and key destinations even more attractive and accessible.

Why do we send our savings accounts, retirement funds, pension funds, and other investments off to other communities? Let’s invest SOME of that in the success of the local community.

Local banks like First Bank Richmond already have some investment programs that guarantee you're investing your funds in the success of local businesses.  We could create other kinds of "stocks" that allow us to put our money where our mouths are.