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Planning commission approves conceptual plan to revamp Browns Island
Summary
The Richmond Planning Commission approved a conceptual review of the Browns Island Improvement Plan, moving the project toward final review with conditions on public art, accessibility, stormwater and other details.
The Richmond Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the conceptual location, character and extent review of the Browns Island Improvement Plan, UDC‑20‑25‑o5.
City planning staff told the commission the application narrows an earlier 2019 concept to improvements located on the island itself and reduces scope to improve feasibility and costs. Kevin Costanza, planner with the Department of Planning and Development Review, said the updated concept focuses on five target zones on the island including a welcome plaza with permanent restrooms, terraces along the river, a ‘‘lookout’’ area, nature‑play…
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