Greening Richmond Public Libraries
Improving the health of the James River by reducing stormwater pollution
The James River Association is working alongside Richmond Public Libraries, RVAH2O, and Four Winds Design to design and install green infrastructure practices to manage stormwater at Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch, and West End Branch.
In-person and virtual design charrettes are scheduled during the month of July 2020 to solicit feedback on green infrastructure practices that could be implemented at Broad Rock Branch, North Avenue Branch, and West End Branch. In-person charrettes will be held at each library and will include a tour of the library grounds. Virtual charrettes will be facilitated by James River Association staff members via Zoom.
Richmond Public Libraries Charettes
North Avenue Branch Library
2901 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
North Avenue Branch Library Site Plan August 2020
West End Branch
5420 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia
West End Branch Library Site Plan August 2020
Broad Rock Branch
4820 Old Warwick Road, Richmond, Virginia
Broad Rock Branch Library Site Plan August 2020
Get Involved!
Let your voice be heard! Join JRA and partners as we explore opportunities for greening our library outdoor spaces. Register for a Charrette.
We will be holding River Hero Home month activities out of Belmont, Ginter Park, and Hull Street Branch Libraries in October 2020. Please keep an eye on our River Hero Homes page for details and Become a Hero today!
Looking to get your hands dirty? We’ll be looking for volunteers to help with plantings at the libraries and to paint the Richmond Public Library’s mascot, Ripple the Otter, on storm drains around the libraries. To be added to our volunteer list and be kept up to date on opportunities, sign up for our volunteer email list!
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.
