The Midlothian Initiative to Revitalize Rights of Way (MIRR) Task Force is a sub-committee of The Greater Southport Business Association. The subcommittee and Chesterfield County have been working with Timmons Group to develop a plan to improve, beautiful and revitalize the roadways, medians and rights of way in the Huguenot/Courthouse/Midlothian area. Private money has been provided in addition to public (County) money to provide the initial design. The design plan calls for several phases. The first phase will enhance the medians along Midlothian Turnpike from Alverser Drive on the west to Johnson Willis Drive on the east.

The proposed work will cost approximately $680,000 (including maintenance) and is proposed by the MIRR subcommittee to be paid over five years through a special tax assessment of the area property owners. It is proposed by the MIRR subcommittee that a $.02 tax increase will finance the needed improvements.

The attached power point presentation was shown at a public meeting held on May 12 to inform the public of the advantages of the planned improvements. The presentation shows the 1.) area being planned for improvements, 2.) type of landscaping being considered and 3.) before/after photos.

There is more information available on the MIRR Facebook Page.

NOTE: This plan has not been presented to the GSBA Board of Directors for approval.  As of the present, the GSBA has not taken a position on this proposal.  If you have an opinion, please contact the Board.

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The GSBA has served its members very well since it was founded over 30 years ago, but now its time to take that service and support of members to a whole new level.  With the expansion of the GSBA's service area a few years ago, the influence of the GSBA has grown as well.  I plan to make sure we use that increased influence to our advantage. 

Our members represent a diverse group of businesses and industries. Our members range from single-person shops up to international corporations.  Our members have some things in common: they want to grow their business with a minimum of interference from government.  They want local and state officials to work for them, not against them.  They want to see the northern Chesterfield area flourish and grow.  

Together we can make great things happen.  With private initiative, we can steer public debate and public policy to make northern Chesterfield an even better place to do business and to live.  Are you ready to commit to being part of the solution?  Contact me today to see how you can volunteer your skills or time to help the GSBA make this area even better for your business and family.

--R. Eriks Goodwin, President
Greater Southport Business Association

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