TODAY: Continued revitalization of Highland Park Neighborhood being met with more than 50 volunteers from Altria

RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Council – Richmond City Hall - 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 - Richmond, VA 23219 - www.council.richmondva.gov COUNCIL PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO BE FORWARDED AND SHARED Wednesday, 16 May 2012 TODAY: Continued revitalization of Highland Park Neighborhood being met with more than 50 volunteers from Altria Neighborhood being transformed through remodeling of the Ann Hardy Community Center WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, announces the continued revitalization of the Highland Park Neighborhood being done today by more than 50 volunteers from Altria Corporation. Part of the ongoing rebirth, revitalization and renaissance of this historic and beautiful community treasure, volunteers will be assisting the remodeling of the Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Anne Hardy Community Center, located in Richmond's Gateway 6th Voting District. The work will include new park landscaping; adding a memorial garden and human sundial and much more. A tour and refreshments will be provided at 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the success and see park improvements. WHAT The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, announces that there will be a Highland Park Community Meeting held every fourth Thursday of the month. WHEN Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. there will be refreshments and a tour of park improvements. WHERE Richmond Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center 3300 First Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23231 WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District CONTACT For more information, please contact Ms. Cybelle O’Sullivan-McDaniels, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District, at 804.646.7964 (office) or cybelle.o’sullivan@richmondgov.com; www.ellenrobertson.com (website) - E N D - ______________________________________ Steven R. Skinner, APR Council Public Information Manager Office of the Chief of Staff RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL Richmond City Hall 900 E. Broad Street, Suite 305 Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.646.6052 (office) 804.335.4054 (mobile) 804.937.1386 (home/mobile) 804.646.5468 (fax) skinnesr@ci.richmond.va.us (email) www.council.richmondva.gov(website) ______________________________________ MISSION The mission of Richmond City Council is to represent citizens in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and approving the city budget. VISION Richmond City Council is committed to creating a vibrant community that is a great place to live, work, learn, play, visit and raise a family.