What is the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council?

Richmond has a strong tradition of self-governance and wisely set up the Richmond Neighborhood Coordinating Council, consisting of 31 neighborhood councils that represent its diverse neighborhoods.  The City looks to the neighborhood councils as official spokespersons for their communities.  The Marina Bay Neighborhood Council (MBNC) is one of the newest officially recognized, City-supported associations of neighbors.

Our goal is to achieve balance and harmony between the residents and businesses of Marina Bay. Through planning, discussion and mutual respect, we preserve the good life by working with:

These and other city departments and agencies look to the MBNC for input from the neighborhood.  Through neighbors coming together to share fun and work, we help build a sense of community and mutual support.

A Sampling of Our Accomplishments:

  • Blocked proposal for a cement facility at the Port of Richmond;
  • Created an action plan banning alcohol and amplified sound in our parks;
  • Developed memo of understanding with California Oils regarding emissions;
  • Worked with the State of California Dept. of Health Services to observe Marina Bay architectural standards;
  • Promoted better traffic signage and safety fences at freeway;
  • Worked with city departments to enhance services and reduce traffic impacts;
  • Provided a forum for business and community leaders;
  • Beautified community thanks to work of our Landscape Committee;
  • Developed and updated this website, adding many new and useful features such as Google calendar with multiple ways of viewing and saving events to your own calendar.

History of Marina Bay:

Located on Richmond’s protected Inner Harbor, Marina Bay began in the early 1980’s as part of a major effort to clean up and restore the natural environment for conversion to residential and business use.  Today Marina Bay has approximately 2,500 housing units in 11 subdivisions and 70 large and small businesses in 300,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.

We like to think of Marina Bay as Richmond’s redevelopment gem.  Since the WWII days of shipyards and factories, Marina Bay has become home to:

  • A thriving high tech community and gleaming office buildings,
  • The beautiful waterfront Bay Trail,
  • The Rosie the Riveter Memorial and National Park,
  • Lovely Marina Bay parks, including Barbara & Jay Vincent Park, Shimada Friendship Park and Lucretia Edwards Park,
  • A long shoreline esplanade,
  • The picturesque 750-boat marina,
  • A completely re-purposed old Ford Plant & Craneway Pavilion, home to new businesses for manufacturing, entertainment, public events, and a fun restaurant with great views,
  • And on the horizon, ferry service, parkway grade separation, and another million square feet of attractive housing, shops, businesses and restaurants.

A cohesive community in its own right, Marina Bay is also a source of pride for the region as well as a recreational and cultural asset for all of Richmond.

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Board Members:

Virginia Finlay, President
Barbara Norrish, Vice President
Niccore Rapp Tyler, Treasurer
Ruth Zablotsky, Secretary

Contact information

Why Become a Member?

Marina Bay was once a blighted and rundown industrial area. Redevelopment and new growth have transformed the area into a premier residential and business community. You can help us keep it keep it that way.

Through the MBNC, business owners and homeowners build alliances to maintain property values and promote a thriving community. Our success depends on the active involvement of volunteers, both residents and business owners — on people like you.

MBNC meets the second Wednesday of every month, at 7:30 PM in the Harbor Master Building (1340 Marina Way South). Refer to home page for driving & parking information.

Membership dues are $10 annually. Donations are gratefully accepted.

To become a member, please use our membership application.

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