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Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Communities, or RISC, hosted a roundtable event at the Third Street AME Baptist Church in Jackson Ward to pitch the nationally recognized Group Violence Intervention initiative.
A chief concern for some leaders: If families become homeless, it will put pressure on city resources and the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care's shelter system which already faces capacity issues.
Richmond City Council made a big swing in determining the future of the city, with members unanimously approving a new redevelopment project in the Diamond District during a special meeting last Wednesday afternoon. Outside of Council Chambers, the reaction was more mixed.