ExtremeHobo t1_izauy5n wrote on December 7, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Reply to comment by freetimerva in Casino tops Richmond wish list [to VA General Assembly], but affordable housing lies at the heart by CrassostreaVirginica

I know it seems too simple but couldn't we get our councilmen to pass something that says a new Casino has to pay for the combined-sewer cleanup?

freetimerva t1_izayl7b wrote on December 7, 2022 at 7:51 PM

1.3 billion and the casino site is yours!

They'd probably agree. I could be convinced to vote yes for that one.

Djlewzer t1_izdqbhc wrote on December 8, 2022 at 10:23 AM

Would love for development contracts to be tied to things like this. My guess that it’s effectiveness would be limited because not everyone would do it. Developers would just go elsewhere. I would love to be proven wrong though.