The City of Richmond's Office of Sustainability invites residents to share their input on plans to transform the former East Richmond Road Landfill (3800 East Richmond Road) into a solar array and pollinator meadow. The project, developed in partnership with Ameresco, Inc., will generate renewable energy and includes funding a Community Benefits Agreement to be implemented to fund local sustainability and resilience projects identified by the community with up to $500,000 in benefits implemented prior to the solar project's commercial operation date.

Community input will help determine which Community Benefits will be implemented - through projects such as pollinator gardens, EV charging stations, youth programming, or public art - ensuring the development benefits East End residents directly.

When & Where:

Wednesday Nov. 12, Powhatan Community Center, 6:30pm - 8pm

Monday Nov. 17, Ashley Oaks, 6:30pm - 8pm

Wednesday Nov. 19, Franklin Military Academy, 6:30pm - 8pm

Wednesday Dec. 3, Powhatan Community Center, 6:30pm - 8pm (Final Report-Out)

Additional Info:

Residents who cannot attend in person can complete a 5-10-minute online survey to share feedback and project ideas. Register for a session here.

Event Contact: 

Michael Smart, Sustainability Engagement Manager 

City of Richmond's Office of Sustainability

 michael.smart@rva.gov