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Richmond resident proposes pilot program to remediate vacant land and build sustainable affordable housing
2138584 · January 22, 2025
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Summary
A Richmond resident suggested the city pilot a community center initiative to remediate contaminated vacant land using phytoremediation and later redevelop the parcels as affordable, energy-efficient housing, and asked the board to launch a feasibility study or working group.
During the public comment period, Michelle Hicks Whitaker, identifying herself as a Richmond City resident, proposed a two‑phase community center initiative to address contaminated vacant land and homelessness.
Whitaker said the first phase would restore underutilized parcels through sustainable…
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