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Accomplishments

Since our founding in 2004, PSG has supported the formation and activities of grassroots groups dedicated to smarter growth throughout the Richmond region, and has promoted and been part of better land use and transportation planning.

In 2009, we:

  • Hosted 150 citizens and elected officials on our River City Saunter: Choices and Opportunities for Growth bus tour exploring suburban infill opportunities. 
  • Moved into our beautiful new office in historic Church Hill.
  • Enjoyed top story coverage on NBC 12 and a feature in Richmond Magazine.
  • Led community outreach to promote Southside's own James River Branch Rail-to-Trail, a neighborhood initiative that will connect homes, shopping, and schools.
  • Hosted Citizen Education Workshops, exploring the basics of planning, smart growth, advocacy, and media communications.
  • Collaborated with Envision Richmond and organized support across the region for the inclusive City of Richmond Downtown Master Plan. 
  • Worked with Envision Henrico to encourage amendments to the Henrico County Comprehensive Plan to increase focus on preserving the rural character of Varina. 
  • Worked with citizen groups Powhatan Tomorrow and Coalition for Hanover's Future to deepen the public conversation about good planning principles and practices. 
  • Conducted a successful grassroots Scoot Richmond Scooter raffle.
  • Brought together 130 Goochland residents to celebrate shared values of conservation and rural heritage at Tuckahoe Plantation. 
  • Worked with Goochland County to host a seminar on Rural Villages.
  • Convened regional leaders and representatives of non-profits and businesses through our PSG Richmond Regional Land Use and Transportation Work Group.

In 2008, we:

  • Advocated for better public process in the Henrico Comprehensive Plan update targeting growth in rural Varina, forming Envision Henrico;
  • Gathered 1000 signatures to endorse the open process of the recently adopted Richmond Downtown Master Plan, and to form the citizen group Envision Richmond;
  • Convened citizen leaders to craft a vision for regional transportation plans that emphasizes bike, pedestrian, and transit;
  • Provided training programs, presentations, and consultation to over 100 citizens, sharing information on local plans, smart growth principles, and community organizing;
  • Grew our communications contacts from 500 to 2000 citizens, and regularly inform them about growth-related issues and when, where, and how to speak up and take part.
  • Hosted 160 smart growth advocates on an urban revitalization bus tour and a local foods celebration at the River City Saunter.

River City Saunter participants take in the historic view from Libby Hill Park, September '08.