Ok, so what is this Veolia company? I understand it’s a hazardous waste facility in North Richmond. They are currently seeking to renew their permit. So, look for the public comment opportunity. I’ve also seen that they are a large company with many locations, including in Flint, Michigan. I saw their name mentioned in connection…
Category: Environmental Justice
The County Sells Us Out
For North Richmond to be named an EJ community, the County continually ignores the health of the residents. The County sells us out every time. Whether with the Centerpoint development, where there was no genuine community engagement. Or, the Lee cannabis business – where the community clearly said No to this business, but the County…
The Raven SR Project
The Raven SR project. According to a City of Richmond notice, Raven SR is planning to construct a hydrogen plant at 1 Parr Blvd. (Republic Services landfill) As you may know, the landfill is closed, but the location is used for sorting various types of waste. And, basically, the proposed plant will turn green waste…
CenterPoint Properties: 506 Brookside
The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors continually allows the raping of land and air in North Richmond. It allows extractive development to interrupt the quality of life in North Richmond. The CenterPoint Properties project at 506 Brookside is no exception. The project is a warehouse. Yep . . . another one. This huge warehouse would…
Extractive Development
North Richmond has lots of land and many attractive features, including the shoreline. Unfortunately, it has attracted speculators bringing massive warehouses, unwanted traffic, and unwanted business. In allowing this type of extractive development, the County entities have largely ignored the best interest of the neighborhood. Projects CenterPoint Properties: 506 Brookside CenterPoint Properties Warehouse Project |…