City of Richmond's Communities Clean Collaborative
Project Overview
The Richmond Communities Clean Collaborative Project consists of two infrastructure projects, the Boorman Park Revitalization Project and the 7th Street Connection Project. The Boorman Park project will reconstruct the existing park and change the site layout. The 7th Street project consists of a sidewalk and bicycle facility gap closure and the transformation of an unpaved alley.
This project will directly impact underserved neighborhoods in the City of Richmond including the Iron Triangle, Atchison Village, Richmore Village/Metro Square, Belding Woods, Cortez/Stege, Coronado, and Santa Fe.
This project will serve the community by reducing waste, increasing resident safety and decreasing dumping opportunities by improving the physical environment and empowering communities through clean-up programs.
Enhancements at the is location include:
- New park design that includes basketball courts, a skate park, a multi-purpose athletic field, a fitness zone, a community gathering area and a children's play area.
- Installation of a mural art-piece
- Installation of permeable pavers and trees
- Litter Abatement educational programs and campaigns including Dumpster Days, Clean-Up Events and Illegal Dumping Deterrents
Project Schedule
- Estimated Project Start: August 2022
- Estimated Project Completion: June 2024
PROJECT AT-A-GLANCE
Overall Total Estimated Cost
$9.38 million
Local Grant Amount Approved
$4.38 million
Local Partners
City of Richmond, KIDS for the BAY Local Non-Profit Organization implement the Richmond Park & Watershed Rangers Program, Coronado, Peres and Lincoln Elementary Schools
Funding Source Breakdown
Clean California
Contact
Linda Phoen
(408) 595-4007
Linda.Phoen@dot.ca.gov
