Greening Richmond Public Libraries
Plans for Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch and West End Branch Approved, JRA is Soliciting Proposals from Contractors
After receiving input on stormwater management and green infrastructure practices that could be applicable at Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch and West End Branch libraries from library users and other stakeholders last July, James River Association staff members worked alongside staff members of Richmond Public Libraries, the Department of Public Utilities/RVAH2O, and Four Winds Design to finalize plans for the libraries. Drew Harrigan of Four Winds Design submitted the plans to Richmond’s Urban Design Committee for review in November and presented them to the committee in December. The Urban Design Committee recommended approval of the plans and Richmond’s Planning Commission approved them on January 4, 2021. The James River Association is soliciting bids for projects at Broad Rock Branch Library, North Avenue Branch Library, and West End Branch Library (see below). If you have questions about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries project or bid process, please email Justin Doyle at jdoyle@thejamesriver.org.
Request For Proposal Greening Richmond Public Libraries
Broad Rock Branch Library Bid Set
North Avenue Branch Library Bid Set
West End Branch Library Bid Set
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Richmond Public Libraries Plans
Broad Rock Branch
4820 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, Virginia
Broad Rock Branch Library Plan November 2020
North Avenue Branch
2901 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
North Avenue Branch Library Site Plan November 2020
West End Branch
5420 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
West End Branch Library Plan November 2020
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Every time it rains, fertilizers, herbicides, bacteria from pet waste, and chemicals flow from our properties into local waterways. Join other residents of the James River watershed in becoming a River Hero Home to protect the health and beauty of our local streams and rivers. Take the pledge and become a River Hero Home today!
Rain barrels will be available for purchase by City of Richmond residents this spring. Rain barrel distribution and workshops are scheduled for Broad Rock Branch in April, North Avenue Branch in May, and West End Branch in June. Interested in purchasing a rain barrel? Sign up to be notified when they go on sale.
Westover Hills Branch Library Goes Green!
Many Thanks to our Partners
This initiative is supported by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Altria, James River Association, RVAH2O, Richmond Public Libraries, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
