Announcement of EPA Design Assistance for Greener, Healthier, More Vibrant Neighborhood in Richmond’s East End


WHO:        Shawn M. Garvin, Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA - Mid-Atlantic Region
                  Honorable Bobby Scott, U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd Congressional District
                  Honorable Cynthia Newbille, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, 7th Voter District
                  Chris Beschler, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond
                  Jakob Helmboldt, Pedestrian, Bicycle and Trails Coordinator, City of Richmond
                  Will Payne, Union Hill Civic Association

WHAT:    Announcement of EPA design assistance from private sector experts to assist

                the City of Richmond in developing sustainable designs that create vibrant
                neighborhoods with multiple social, economic, environmental and public health benefits.

WHERE:   Tricycle Gardens
                   2314 Jefferson Avenue
                   Richmond, VA 23223

WHEN:    Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 1 p.m.

BACKGROUND:

Announcement of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) design assistance from private sector experts to assist the City of Richmond in developing sustainable designs that create vibrant neighborhoods with multiple social, economic, environmental and public health benefits.