An aerial map shows the approximate boundaries of a proposed residential and mixed-use retail project on the site of a former Richmond chemical plant. (Google satellite image)

The Richmond City Council has affirmed its support for a plan to develop the site of a defunct chemical plant with significant environmental problems despite concerns the land underneath may not be safe to live on.

Advocates and opponents voiced their opinions on the plan during a contentious meeting at City Hall, while agreeing that the bayfront property between Marina Bay and Interstate 580 should be developed.

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