I have never heard anyone pronounce it as "Lay" street.

>those folks are fancy architects

I'm fine with your opinion, it is your lack of facts that I have trouble with. It sounds like you would be happier in the suburbs.

Seen what? Were they wearing t-shirts that say I'm a Fancy Architect? You realize that the list of board members is available on their website.

Grow up and deface your own real estate.

Your neighborhood got over 50% of the homeowners to vote themselves into the historic district. That was all well and good when the historic tax credits were given out. Now you are mad when you want to replace an architecturally relevant window with a cheapie vinyl window from Lowes.

Oh yes, because their vast staff have ample time to parol historic districts. The board is not just "fancy architects". In fact, there is only one architect on the board. Most are volunteer citizens, usually nominated by the neighborhood associations who care about preserving the historic character of their neighborhood.

Completely uninformed response.

Buy your own building and paint on it.

Maybe the college of Bugs Bunny and Roy Lichenstein imagery evokes the civil right struggle as perceived by white kids who grew up taking ski trips and Bahamas vacations, but are now keeping it real by living in the city.

So, why do you think a historic preservation district may align with old discriminatory real estate practices? Historic districts are often of higher value. Monument Avenue Church Hill south of Broad Street would be local examples.

They do send something. You are also made aware of it when purchasing the property in one of these districts. All of the "rules" have wiggle room and that is why there are monthly meeting to appeal. There is a big difference between painting your white trim grey and covering the entire side of a building with a mural. Your neighbor, who likes the historic architecture, may not enjoy staring at a giant face because you like it and hired a friend to paint it.

Which historic preservation map are you trying to erroneously connect to a racial injustice from the past? Would it be the one on Monument Avenue or Jackson. Ward? Both are historic districts that were voted into by property owners in that particular area years ago.

You do not need CAR approval for painting something the same color. I suspect there is more to this story. You were probably reported by a neighbor because your were replacing woodwork with salt treated lumber, etc. CAR does not just cruise around looking for thing like that.

When you buy into a protected historic district, you are aware that there are preservation rules.

I have mixed feelings. This was terrible and tragic, but who is going to fill their shoes? I can't imagine working in a State mental hospital where you deal with violent patients every day. I don't think I could do their job if it paid $500k per year. I am guessing they make under $50k and wonder how they ended up in these jobs. Do your emotions go dead and you are just trying to process one intake after the next, which you are being punched, bitten and spat upon? Now the good employees will be treated as the enemy and new hires will be few and far between. This patient was too mentally ill and violent to be on the streets, in the Henrico Jail and this was the last resort. What is the answer?

Please no!

Libby Mill Library. You can book small meeting rooms and the library itself has great long spaces. Starbucks nearby too.

I think the restaurant before Brun was a Mexican street food concept? The lighting was too bright, the portions were small and it was expensive.

I'm glad. Hopefully something good will pop up here. Since the closing of Balliceaux, it has been one lame concept after the next. The Brun atmosphere was sad and kind of cheap looking. They should have hired a professional to work out the interior. When that spot was Balliceaux, they had the vibe right!

Agree. Budget would need to bump up to at least $400

I don’t think you will find a house in the city for $350. If you do, it will be in a high crime area and will still need renovations. Consider northern chesterfield so you will be closer to the city.

I guess checking your glove compartment was too much work. I feel sorry for your kid.

Does milf make everything funny? So lame.

I noticed that Target is selling vibrating JO sleeves in the pharmacy section. Light a candle, put on some groove music and get down.