Rivanna River Renaissance Conference

To see Program & Register, visit www.tjpdc.org or 434-979-7310

Learn about River redevelopment projects in Roanoke VA and Greenville SC. Hear an update on Phase 1 of the Rivanna River Corridor Plan. Participate, in a workshop to provide input for Phase 2.

Who Should Attend: Community leaders, local government officials, developers, builders, financial investors, conservation and environmental organization personnel, members, and the public-at-large.

Friday, September 28:

• 10:30 am Welcome and Introductions-   Ann Mallek    Chair, Rivanna River Basin Commission- Albemarle County
  • Panel discussion: River redevelopment from Greenville and Roanoke
    • Jim Bourey. Greenville South Carolina’s plan for cooperation for Reedy River Redevelopment
      • Jim Bourey is Director of Management Services for the architectural & engineering firm McGill Associates. Jim was City Manager of Greenville, S.C. during much of the Reedy River redevelopment planning and implementation.
    • Bern Ewert. Former City Manager, Roanoke, VA
  • Moderator: Chip Boyles, Executive Director at the TJPDC

• 11:30 am Introduction to the Rivanna River Corridor Plan – Chip Boyles and Nick Morrison, Community Planner, TJPDC
  • Special announcement for the River. Ann Mallek, Ned Gallaway, Bob Crickenberger

• Lunch Break and networking.
  • Bring your own lunch or visit the food truck.
• 1-3 pm. Rivanna River Corridor planning Work-session and interactive engagement session
  • County Office Building, second floor

Saturday, September 29:

• Guided South Fork Rivanna Paddling Trip
  • A Campaign Kick-Off Float supporting creation of the new South Fork River Access Guided by members of the Rivanna River Paddlers; Outfitting by Rivanna River Company
    • 9:30 am – 2:00pm,
    • 6 miles, Class I-II rapids
    • $39 per person, 20 Spaces Only.
    • Trip Description Here. 
    • Register https://tinyurl.com/ydaogta5
    • Trip meets at 9:15 @ RRC Shop (1518 E. High St)