The office of Kathy Graziano passed the following statement on the conversation easement to Hills and Heights. Richmond City Council has passed and sent to Mayor Dwight Jones and Governor Tim Kaine a proposed conservation easement for James River Park. The easement is believed to be the first of its kind for an urban park [...]
According to the River District News Blog the City Council has voted unanimously to approve the conservation easement for the James River: Ord. No. 2009-10 (Patrons: President Graziano, Mr. Tyler, Mr. Samuels, Ms. Trammell and Mr. Conner) – To grant a conservation and open-space easement on the property generally known as the James River Park [...]
RTD has a write up on the Conservation Easement proposal that was introduced by City Council President Kathy Graziano. A conservation easement would be placed on about 280 acres of parkland, including the James River Park System, Great Shiplock Park and Belle Isle, meaning the land never could be sold or developed, even with ball [...]
