improveRVA history presentation
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On January 28, 2015, over 30 residents participated in a discussion led by Matt Freeman at Hardywood Park Brewery, focusing on Richmond's history, transportation, race, and education. The event revealed significant insights, such as varied definitions of the Richmond region and an 8% regional poverty level that many were unaware of. Future initiatives include planning events to improve public transit and increase awareness of regional issues and collaboration.
improveRVA history presentation
- 1. improveRVA 2025 Richmond’s History Learned Engaged Learning Presentation January 28, 2015 Hardywood Park Brewery
- 2. Event Overview • January 28th, 30 RVA residents came to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery • Matt Freeman, TMI Consulting, led an engaged learning conversation about Richmond’s history, transportation, race, and education • Here are the results:
- 3. Where do we live? 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% East End (including downtown) North side South side West End (including VCU/Fan)
- 4. Whose definition of region includes: Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, & Richmond 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Richmond Region Planning District Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (OMB) The United Way of Greater Richmond None of the above ( c )
- 5. During which census was Richmond’s population the highest? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 1950 1960 1970 ( c ) 2010
- 6. Which jurisdiction has the most jobs? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Chesterfield Hanover Henrico ( c ) Richmond
- 7. What is the Census Bureau’s poverty threshold for a 4-person family in 2014? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% $18,422 $24,008 ( c ) $29,190 $33,114
- 8. Which jurisdiction did not have an increase in percentage of children living in poverty from 2000-2012? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% Chesterfield Goochland ( c ) Henrico Richmond
- 9. What percentage of white people are poor in Richmond Region (RRPD)? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 8% ( c ) 12% 15% 19%
- 10. In what year did Richmond become the capital of Virginia? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 1765 1780 ( c ) 1792 1810
- 11. After Congress banned the importation of African slaves, what was Richmond’s national rank in slave market? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 1st (the largest) 2nd ( c ) 4th 7th
- 12. When did Richmond elect its first African-America mayor? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 1968 1970 1977 ( c ) 1982
- 13. When did Chesterfield get immunity from annexation by the City of Richmond? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 1969 1973 1977 1981 ( c )
- 14. How much is bus fare on GRTC? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% $1.00 $1.25 $1.50 ( c ) $2.00
- 15. What jurisdiction(s) own GRTC? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Richmond Richmond & Henrico Richmond & Chesterfield ( c ) Richmond, Henrico, & Chesterfield
- 16. Which jurisdiction had the most fatal vehicle accidents in 2013? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Chesterfield ( c ) Goochland Henrico Richmond
- 17. How many of Richmond’s 47 public schools have 10 or fewer white students? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 0 7 14 ( c ) 23
- 18. What percentage of Henrico public schools are “students of color”? 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% 11% 23 % 44 % 57 % ( c )
- 19. Overview & Outcomes • Regional definition of Richmond varied, which plays into issues of regional projects – Public Transit for example • Historical context of population growth/decline, history, & education was highlighted • Regional poverty level of 8% was not known • Wonder if the same 13 people who knew who owns GRTC were the same that knew the fare cost?
- 20. Next Steps & Events • Takeover GRTC event planning • Sweet Spot Conversation: the crossroads of bike paths, BRT, GRTC and urban development – Bring together bike coordinator, BRT advocates, GRTC leadership and others • Event to highlight need for regionalism, who is involved, what projects are important, etc. • Deeper history of Richmond conversation