City hosts Community Engagement Sessions on Solar Meadow Project
The City of Richmond's Office of Sustainability invites residents to share their input on plans to transform the former East Richmond Road Landfill (3800 East Richmond Road) into a solar array and pollinator meadow. The project, developed in partnership with Ameresco, Inc., will generate renewable energy and includes funding a Community Benefits Agreement to be implemented to fund local sustainability and resilience projects identified by the community with up to $500,000 in benefits implemented prior to the solar project's commercial operation date.
Community input will help determine which Community Benefits will be implemented - through projects such as pollinator gardens, EV charging stations, youth programming, or public art - ensuring the development benefits East End residents directly.
When & Where:
Wednesday Nov. 12, Powhatan Community Center, 6:30pm - 8pm
Monday Nov. 17, Ashley Oaks, 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday Nov. 19, Franklin Military Academy, 6:30pm - 8pm
Wednesday Dec. 3, Powhatan Community Center, 6:30pm - 8pm (Final Report-Out)
Additional Info:
Residents who cannot attend in person can complete a 5-10-minute online survey to share feedback and project ideas. Register for a session here.
Event Contact:
Michael Smart, Sustainability Engagement Manager
City of Richmond's Office of Sustainability
