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 open by 2028 — turning a former business site into a vibrant community oasis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/659ba34b8bd74b5e