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Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan Draft

Identifying, Recognizing, and Safeguarding Richmond’s Cultural and Historic Assets

The purpose of this Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CHSP) is to establish a clear, equitable, and predicable approach to identifying, recognizing, and safeguarding the community’s cultural and historic assets. These assets include above ground resources such as buildings, structures, and landscapes; belowground resources like archaeological artifacts or cemeteries; and intangible resources including community identity or character, sense of place, lost sites, and oral history. This plan provides tools and strategies that promote a balance between preservation and growth to manage change and retain Richmond’s distinct identity as the city evolves.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 8:15PM on page 69

This is great and much needed.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 7:11PM on page 47

This is so important and I am glad it is featured.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 6:59PM on page 10

This is true. That is why it is also important to have surveys done and accessible documentation so that we all have a better understanding of which structures are historic. The 50 year mark is just generally when a building is considered old enough to be considered historic (such as by the National Register.) Age is not enough on its own but it is a key part of the criteria.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 6:39PM on page 38

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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 6:36PM on page 14

This is a great idea and has material economic benefits for community members.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 5:37PM on page 32

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Space
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 5:19PM on page 26

Developers aren’t a monolith. While some take a more thoughtful and community-focused approach, this is not universal.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 5:10PM on page 29

This is great. Incentives that encourage reuse of existing structures can be a great tool for providing affordable housing. I also appreciate that this approach takes into account the importance of preserving current communities
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 4:52PM on page 25

I think providing financial resources is essential so I am glad to see this here.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 3:45PM on page 16

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This phrasing is a bit awkward. Some if these sites were revealed whereas others were well known but have achieved increased resources and attention.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 3:38PM on page 15

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This seems more aligned with the individuals/ organizations heading to me.
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 3:07PM on page 6

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Agreed, this term feels dated. Maybe switch for "Black communities."
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Lexi Cleveland Oct 27 2024 at 3:00PM on page 8

Richmond is filled with stories, sites, and structures that are both locally and nationally significant and I am delighted that a city-wide plan for identifying and protecting these resources is coming to fruition. Richmond has played a unique role in the formation of our country and it is crucial that we have an established process for ensuring these narratives and places are available for current and future generations to learn about and experience.
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 12:03PM on page 17

Also - historic preservation and cultural heritage are not the same thing and it is okay to reiterate that as often as possible
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 12:02PM on page 17

This plan respects Richmond 300 because it is providing previously lacking information, knowledge, and resources. Stewardship often means reminding decision makers to slow down and consider the cultural heritage specifications of one historic building versus another -- every single one will have its own issues and I think the point is not to have uniform/cookie cut rules -- approval decisions should be examined carefully and customized to meet the preservation needs of that building which might be very different from another!
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:57AM on page 14

I dont see how this paragraph suggests that. Plus it is perfectly fine for this plan to disagree with those recommendations - in fact that is the point! Opposition and critical thinking leads to far more accurate justification.
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:54AM on page 31

comma missing
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:54AM on page 8

Then it is accurate. Plus, this is in reference to rents governed by regulations and requirements.
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:52AM on page 16

The data came out of all the surveys CPG conducted, and this is a critically important theme we heard throughout the process - I think it is VERY helpful this is the first sentence here as it sets up the narrative and counter narrative. Citizens feel the threat for good reason and Big Move 4 cannot leave out their very real fears
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:48AM on page 5

I think the idea is for that authority to be shared by additional entities, other than CAR
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:46AM on page 28

LOVE having this information on these bills! yay!!
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:45AM on page 27

individuals who or whom
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:44AM on page 25

try to avoid widows
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:44AM on page 25

extra space here
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:43AM on page 4

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It looks correct from this - link
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:38AM on page 21

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This sentence is grammatically off - recommendations and implementation ARE consistent? recommendations BY ? Could take out recommendations and just say future implementation
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:36AM on page 5

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I agree -- and I suggest striking the first sentence as I don't think there is enough evidence to support this claim
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:33AM on page 18

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This sentence runs on and is unclear. Consider editing into two sentences? This bullet point is arguably the top most important issue, as the topic of 'development' dominated every committee meeting. I do not recall the 'unique character' of the city being the main concern so I do not believe this should be in BOLD. The point I heard was much more about a need to make historic resources eligible for incentives IF ONLY as a way to incorporate the needs of the communities who get priced out or watch the history and culture of their neighborhoods disappear right before their eyes.
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:25AM on page 15

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This paragraph could be reworked to make better sense for the reader - it could be simplified to only the second sentence starting with, 'The timeline below...."
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:23AM on page 15

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Graphics are pretty crowded here
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:22AM on page 14

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I thought the title was changed from 'Cultural Resource Management Plan" to CHSP ?
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:14AM on page 9

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According to the Nat'l Archives Catalog linked below: "Black is the preferred term when referring to an individual’s race. The term should be capitalized and used as an adjective, not as a noun. For example: “Benjamin Robinson was a Black soldier in the U.S. Army.” Note that Blacks and the Blacks are both considered offensive and should not be used. Black people is the preferred plural form of Black." I never EVER hear anyone refer to Black people as 'Blacks.' It is super weird this is still in here, unless I am missing something ?? I find it offensive link.
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Helen Oct 27 2024 at 11:03AM on page 1

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Wondering if there is a better photo to use at the top here, this isn't a great pic, the cars featured in the front take up a lot of space right in the center sight line. It does not capture RVA.
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Jim Hill Oct 26 2024 at 3:57PM on page 25

The answers to many of your questions concerning evaluation of historic properties are found the the National Park Service Bulletins and Preservation Briefs. I would recommend starting with 'How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation'. link
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Jim Hill Oct 26 2024 at 3:29PM on page 67

I don't know for sure whether people who live in Oregon Hill, Carver, or who lived in the pathway of I-95/64 or the Downtown Expressway would be interested in hearing the facts about how development pressure is not a factor in community preservation. Significant buildings that have been saved from demolition through preservation advocacy also testify to the threat, even if their continued existence is now taken for granted.
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Jim Hill Oct 26 2024 at 3:06PM on page 23

Aligned may not be the perfect word, but it is a good word.
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Jim Hill Oct 26 2024 at 3:02PM on page 63

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I think Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities (PRCF) should be included.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 6:39PM on page 61

Maybe this should be indexed to findings of the city-wide reconnaissance level survey so this can't be interpreted as saying we can't have any buildings bigger than we already have anywhere in the City.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 6:28PM on page 5

SF housing costs are admittedly high but I don't believe that the Cultural Heritage designation is the cause. SF does offer a caution of too-tightly controlled preservation applied throughout the City.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 6:20PM on page 58

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Can we include parks, public infrastructure and amenities? There is more to this than buildings.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 6:09PM on page 9

There are some six or seven instances of this in the immediate vicinity of my house. The City has periodically maintained a list of vacant/blighted buildings.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 6:07PM on page 23

There are numerous examples of historic properties being demolished to make way for development. A sizeable portion of Jackson Ward was demolished for the construction of the Downtown Conference Center, for example.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 6:02PM on page 51

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There are additional opportunities for developer and preservation communities to work together on the density goal through incremental infill on vacant property/surface parking that can include sensitively designed multi-family housing of the type often referred to as "missing middle" housing. There are many examples of this housing type already contributing to a number of our historic districts.
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Jim Hill Oct 25 2024 at 5:41PM on page 45

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Can we add a brief note about the Urban Design Committee process as it is different from CAR?
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Samantha Oct 25 2024 at 3:50PM on page 30

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If development is such a threat, why are developers also the biggest users of historic tax credits. Without the data to support the statement, maybe it's best to remove
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LaToya Gray-Sparks Oct 24 2024 at 4:34PM on page 192

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I would add the Virginia Poverty Law Center as a potential partner for housing particularly for affordability and anti-displacement issues: link
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LaToya Gray-Sparks Oct 24 2024 at 4:28PM on page 48

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Here's a link for VA Community Voice's website: link
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Elizabeth Greenfield Oct 24 2024 at 4:28PM on page 54

How often does this occur in Richmond?
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Elizabeth Greenfield Oct 24 2024 at 4:27PM on page 51

Where is the data to support this perception?
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LaToya Gray-Sparks Oct 24 2024 at 4:26PM on page 192

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I would add Virginia Community Voice. This org does work primarily in the South Side of Richmond and has worked on a few preservation projects. link Also, do not forget about the churches for underrepresented communities--particularly for African American history and heritage! The current MPD project for African American churches in Virginia (specifically the locations in Richmond) can provide contact info for potential partners.
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