As electricity costs rise and federal tax credits wind down, Richmond hopes to move fast on solar Currently, Richmond’s annual electricity costs are about $18.7 million.
Traditional or modern? Housing authority asks residents to weigh in on new Gilpin Court's first phase Officials will use the input to decide on the look of two buildings housing 56 units that will be constructed before any demolition occurs.
DPW had to retrieve 3,400 illegally dumped tires last year. It hopes cameras could help. As Richmond continues to pour time and money into cleaning up illegally dumped trash and tires, the Department of Public Works is hoping that putting cameras at the most active dumpsites could help deter bad actors.
Land conservancy buys last privately owned part of Mayo Island The city said the building is “expected to remain and play an important role in the future operation and activation of Mayo Island Park"
As Richmond’s rezoning begins to solidify, a proposal to allow more duplexes may be on shaky ground As might have been expected, Richmond City Council’s first public meeting on the proposed citywide rezoning was a freewheeling affair.
Two more city properties, including former school once earmarked for Planned Parenthood, could be surplused for affordable housing “The number one priority is affordability.”
Lavender Hill owner sues city, City Council over SUP denial The Lavender Hill permit has been one of the most controversial special use permits to come before the City Council over the past year.