tourism

Create walking/biking history tours of Richmond

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Tourism and Marketing

Many cities offer a regularly scheduled walking tour of their historic landmarks and other curious locations. Richmond has many interesting destinations and historic structures located within a few miles of each other in and around the center city. We could easily create a tour that showcases the past and present life of the town while also offering something unique for tourists (and residents) to do.

Replace downtown parking enforcement with good-will ambassadors

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Tourism and Marketing

Okay, the idea title is a little cheesy, but bear with me. The current parking enforcement situation in downtown Richmond is hurting, not helping the community. The cost of paying for the enforcement officer to give tickets on top of the negative perception and unwelcoming spirit that it creates is not worth whatever minor infractions it might be preventing or ancillary revenue it might be generating.

Create and Support an Arts and Culture Council

Submitted by Len Clark in Arts, Culture and Fun

The Citizens' Advisory Committee for Comprehensive Planning has asked us to study the feasibility of a central organization that could support the arts and culture of our county. It could provide a powerful web site to identify artistic and cultural places and events, identify artists and others engaged in creative activity, and host a common events calendar. It could look for grant opportunities, seek grant support and help individuals and organizations to seek grants when they could use help doing the necessary research and proposal writing.

Create a guide to edible plant life in the area

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Food and Agriculture

For some, foraging for edible plants is an exercise in wilderness survival. For others, its an interesting way to get to know the makeup of our wonderful outdoor resources, get kids excited about being outside, and have a great excuse to tour local parks, woods, and waterways. A guide to edible plant life in the area could be a great tool for education, tourism, and food buffs.

Gas Works Community Center

Submitted by jim hair in Historic Preservation

A place for the community to gather, not associated with any existing group. Veterans Museum. The Cardinal Greenway trail public bathrooms, a Gorge Interpretive Center, and bike rental. Read more »