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Officials warned people to not enter the James River Monday because heavy rains in Richmond and to the west caused the river to swell to flood stage, peaking at just over 13 feet.
James River visitors will have increased access to the riverfront following the city of Richmond’s purchase of more than four acres of land at Dock Street.
A design firm has drafted a plan for three new foot bridges that would link Libby Hill Park, Chimborazo Park, and the freshly acquired Gillies Creek Park — reconnecting communities separated by racialized “urban renewal” projects — with new bike- and walk-friendly infrastructure.