Image courtesy of the competition host.

The 2015 Road World Championships will bring nearly 500,000 spectators to Richmond and an estimated $135 million in revenue to the Commonwealth of Virginia. As seen in other host-cities, large scale events can lead to disposable buildings and post-event dead zones in the urban environment. How can Mayo Island capitalize on the existing success of the James River Park System trails, adjacency to Richmond’s urban centers, and the revenue and attendance from the 2015 Road World Championship races to create an accessible, recreational, and sustainable, space for Richmond and its visitors? Entrants are asked to propose economically, culturally and environmentally responsible tourism and recreation-based solutions for Mayo Island that critically examine the lasting impact of the 2015 Road World Championships and the role Mayo Island plays in Richmond’s past, present and future. Solutions can include both Mayo Island and the 14th Street Bridge.

For more information: James River Green Building Council