CBS 6 Melissa Hipolit: Residents say blossoming Manchester area needs improved infrastructure News by Michael C. Hild - February 20, 2017February 20, 201738 I was on a business trip and caught in the middle of DC rush hour traffic when a call came in from CBS 6 reporter Melissa Hipolit. She had been following the various stories we had done on the explosive growth Manchester is experiencing despite its infrastructure woes. She wanted to do a story for the evening news. While I was unavailable for an on camera interview, I chatted with her for a good long while and tried to point her to areas to consider covering. I am glad to see she was able to go forward with the story after speaking with various folks throughout the neighborhood: Residents say blossoming Manchester area needs improved infrastructure. The aspect of the story I found most interesting is the following statement from Richmond City officials: “city council’s budget process will determine the extent of future infrastructure improvements in Manchester.” That is a poignant reminder that we need to remain vigilant in expressing concerns to City Council and the administration related to the needs of the neighborhood. Every dollar of funding we do or don’t receive is in part determined by direct competition with other Richmond neighborhoods that are trying to secure similar improvements. And while we want to see all neighborhoods in RVA blossom, we all know how the old saying goes-the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
We need a grocery store too. Aldi is considering a store in Manchester. Sorry. Can’t reveal my source. Reply
Repaved all major streets?! What about Hull Street!? It’s absolutely terrible and hasn’t been paved in quite some time! Reply
So…… Remember the story a while back about an individual in some city spray painting obscene images over potholes and horrible areas to “force” the city to fix them? Where’s he when we need him?! Reply
Definitely need a grocery store! A gas station would be wonderful too. We are definitely an area that is ignored by the city. Everyday the sidewalks are covered in dog excrement and no one is enforcing the city’s pick up after your dog laws. It is unsanitary and causes horrible smells. Not to mention that you track it into your home Reply
