Shockoe Bottom bollard pedestrianization
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Public comments (3)
Speaking for the Shockoe Partnership, he said police have been forced to block streets with squad cars, keeping officers tied to vehicles; bollards would let officers walk the crowd and be proactive about safety.
Urban Design Committee — October 15, 2026 · 2:14:30 →Historic Richmond is conceptually OK with temporary metal bollards but wants to see the actual design, finish and installation details, and appreciated moving the closure to 19th and Franklin to protect cobblestones and Mason's Hall.
Urban Design Committee — October 15, 2026 · 1:12:01 →A longtime nightlife-police liaison, he supported the bollards as a long-overdue improvement over flashing-light police barricades, with a note to work out hours for nightlife businesses.
Urban Design Committee — October 15, 2026 · 2:19:06 →