Turning Mayo Island into public space — complete with green community space and multiple river access points — is the latest example of the city of Richmond leaning into its riverfront plan.

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The city of Richmond finalized the island’s purchase earlier in the year and hosted an event Thursday morning to begin the public engagement process on what will be a public park for Richmonders and visitors to enjoy.

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Parks and Rec officials said the public engagement process for the project begins in October. The city wants to hear from residents about the design of the park before finalizing any schematic plans, officials said.

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