>>Richmond Officials Welcome Public to View Design Plans for Mayo Island
(Richmond, VA) -- Richmond city officials outline the next steps for the ‘green jewel of Richmond’. Thomas Cage with the story.Preview: Wrap Script:
Chef Pescado, a veteran in the Richmond food truck scene, shared his excitement about the city's plans to transform Mayo Island into a public park.Preview: CBS 6 reports the project aims to create green community space, river access points, and increase flood resilience. Mayor Levar Stoney welcomed residents to view the park plans Thursday.Preview: The island was recently purchased by the city for nearly $15 million dollars, with funding from state grants.