Uncovering Manchester A Green Space Competition

The James River Green Building Council which is all about creating “create a positive impact on the region’s built environment by accelerating the adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards. Is holding a contest in Manchester.

This year’s Green Spaces competition will look specifically at “Old Manchester” challenging participants to use sustainable design principles in creating a GREEN GATEWAY to Richmond. Proposed solutions and strategies will address the unique cultural, economic and environmental opportunities specific to Richmond’s Manchester neighborhood and the City of Richmond beyond. This year’s competition challenge is part one of a twopart / two-year competition. As Green Spaces 2011 focuses on “Old Manchester”, Green Spaces 2012 will focus on issues facing Mayo Island and the 14th Street Bridge. As in years past, there will be a K-12 youth design competition parallel in time frame to the Green Spaces.