River City Saunter 2008
Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers and participants who made our unprecedented Bus Tour and Celebration a success! On September 21, 2008, over 170 participants celebrated the growing coalition of advocates for a smarter, more sustainable, more vibrant Richmond.
Press Coverage
- Richmond Times Dispatch: Richmond Revitalization and Development Explored
PSG Thanks Our Generous River City Saunter 08 Sponsors
Treasured Trekker - $2,500
Legend Brewing Company
Scoot Richmond
Citizens Concerned with Goochland GrowthEnduring Explorer - $1,000
Virginia Farm Bureau's Save Our Food Campaign
First Market Bank / Ukrop's
MOOSSAVital Voyager - $500
Richmond Association of REALTORS
Coalition for Smarter GrowthAdmirable Adventurer - $250
Falls of the James Group - Sierra Club
Piedmont Environmental Council
Ellwood Thompsons
Proforma Graphic Information Services and Greg Rollins
RA MORE
Riverside OutfittersContributing Climbers - $100
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Michele Satterlund; Macaulay and Burtch, P.C.
Coalition for Hanover's Future
Envision Henrico
Richmond Area Bicycling Association
Scenic Virginia
One South Realty Group, LLC
Friends of Urban Forestry
Edible Garden
Center for Rural Cultuer
Ennion and Mary Williams
Virginians for High Speed Rail
Powhatan Tomorrow
Pam McCune
Jane Koontz
Rachel Flynn
Richard Taylor
Lisa Guthrie
John and Clelia SheppardHelpful Hikers - Collaborating Organizations
Back Porch Initiatives
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Envision Richmond
Virginia Organizing Project
Earthcraft Virginia
Together We Stand
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Capital Region Greenway Group
DCR's Statewide Trail Initiative
Richmond Hostel International
GRTC
River City Saunter 2008 Photo Gallery
Participants arrive at Legend Brewing Company, ready to board the three buses and rediscover Richmond through the eyes of our urban expert guides: Rachel Flynn, Director, Dept of Community Development, City of Richmond; Brooke Hardin, Deputy Director, Dept of Community Development, City of Richmond; and Daniel Moore, Principle Planner, Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Guide Rachel Flynn captivates her audience with tales of architecture lost to parking lots and decks and the vast potential for infill development in the City. Disembarking from the bus, Richmonders saunter toward Libby Hill Park...
Guide Daniel Moore points to the bend in the river that William Byrd recognized as remarkably similar to that of Richmond-upon-Thames.
The answer to the question: what's so great about open space?
Guide Brooke Hardin, on the right, answers questions about future plans for this area representative of failed public investment.
Back at Legend Brewing Company Madeline Holdren proudly displays her GRTC "I tried transit today!" button and PSG water bottle donated by Proforma. Perusing the Silent Auction display featuring transportation alternatives and local products, this young smart growth supporter can't decide between the bicycle helmet or the paddles.
Smart growthers enjoy tastings of locally brewed Legend Beer and plates of locally grown heavy hors d'oeuvres. The menu was crafted by Legend's Chef Adamn Hawkins and Assistant Chef Ben Pruett, with consultation provided by Molly Harris of Edible Garden and Lisa Dearden of Center for Rural Culture.
The eclectic roots rock of Richmond's own MOOSSA enlivens and inspires the crowd but doesn't stop enthusiastic conversations about the revitalization of Richmond.
Exhibits from our sponsors and supporting organizations provides participants with educational opportunities and new connections.
PSG is grateful to our many wonderful volunteers who made the success of the day possible!
Photographs are courtesy of Irvine Wilson, John Sarvay, and Jay Ford.
The Celebration
- We presented live music featuring the eclectic roots rock of Richmond VA's own MOOSSA. The talented bandmembers donated their performance to support a more sustainable Richmond region.
- We unveiled a life-transforming raffle drive: a scooter generously donated by Scoot Richmond!
- We showcased innovative items for the Silent Auction:
Whitewater Rafting for 2 and Tree Climbing Session for 2 from Riverside Outfitters
2 hour segway tours for 2 from Segway Richmond
Camelbak Mule Hydration System from Blue Ridge Mountain Sports
Toddler Helmet and Water Bottle from Rowlett’s Bicycles
Bicycle Helmet from Agee’s Bicycles
Gift basket from Carytown's Mongrel Gifts
Oil painting by Clelia Sheppard, artist
Paddles from Appomattox River Company
25 bus tickets from GRTC
Harvest Basket from Mark's Produce
Locally grown, locally made fig preserves from Jane Koontz
Locally grown walnut bowl by craftsman Earl Koontz
Locally grown maple and walnut end table by craftsman Ennion Williams
1 banana split from Bev’s Ice Cream
1 lb. of coffee from Rostov’s Coffee and Tea
- We featured a creative local foods menu crafted by Chef Adam Hawkins and Ben Pruett with local foods consultation and coordination provided by Molly Harris of Buy Fresh Buy Local and Lisa Dearden of Center for Rural Culture. The hors d'oeuvres showcased the wealth of flavor and nutrition Central Virginia has to offer.
- We celebrated a growing coalition of businesses, individuals, and organizations committed to a sustainable, vibrant future for Richmond.
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