Groundwork Richmond VA Project and Program Development

The National Park Service is providing a notice of intent to partner with Groundwork RVA under an existing agreement. The goal of this partnership is to build the capacity of Groundwork RVA to undertake projects and programs that engage the communities they serve in locally-led projects and programs to improve their economy, environment, and quality of life. The project objectives include undertaking planning and development activities to engage GW RVA in the clean-up and reuse of brownfields and derelict lands, providing green job and historic preservation job training and work experience, supporting the creation of bike and transit infrastructure, and engaging youth and other residents in city planning activities impacting their communities. Key aspects of the project include: • Clean-up and reuse of brownfields and derelict lands for greenspace and other community benefits • Green job and historic preservation job training and work experience • Creation of bike and transit infrastructure • Engagement of youth and other residents in city planning activities