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Council advances $5M Whitewater Gorge grant application to second reading

Richmond Common Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Richmond parks officials requested council permission to submit a $5 million Ready2 arts and culture grant for the Whitewater Gorge activation project (amphitheater, plaza and venue improvements). Council advanced the ordinance to second reading; no local match required.

Park Superintendent Denise Retz asked the Richmond Common Council on April 6 to approve submission, acceptance and appropriation of a regional Ready2 arts and culture grant application for the Whitewater Gorge activation project.

Retz said the project scope includes development of an…

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