One of the recurring pieces of feedback we've gotten in the first few days of the site's operation is appreciation for having an online brainstorming space that is positive and forward-looking in its tone.  This was intentional - RichmondBrainstorm.com is meant to be a place for creative energy and inspiration.  We know that as we talk about the future of our community, there certainly is a place for expressing our concerns, fears, disappointments and frustrations, and we know that some of the ideas posted here will even arise out of some sense of frustration with the cur