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Scott's Addition Gets First Park | Richmond News
Scott’s Addition is set to get its first park thanks to a bold community effort: the Capital Region Land Conservancy bought a half-acre plot for just $600,000 — far below its value — after Christie and Kevin Barry, former owners of Christie’s Fine Gardening, chose to donate the land to the neighborhood instead of selling to a developer. The Barrys, who’ve long treated part of the property as a public green space, prioritized leaving a lasting legacy over profit. With funding from the city, The Community Foundation, and local businesses, and design guidance from Capital Trees, the park aims to…
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