City proposes rental inspection program to curb bad landlords
After months of delay, a proposal that could give Richmond building inspectors more power to uncover serious problems in rental units is before City Council.
Sarah Vogelsong
Despite being a little too wide, Richmond’s newest fire station finally gets full occupancy approval
"It was a mistake that was made,” said L. Dexter Goode, Richmond’s construction projects manager.
New rules aim to simplify development review process in Richmond
The changes could have big implications by making it easier and therefore cheaper for developers to build new homes.
By the numbers: Districts 3 and 6 top list for most code violations in 2024
More than half of the violations were classified as environmental, like out-of-control vegetation and piles of trash or other junk.
Density debate hits home on Hanover Ave. with proposal for 8 houses on 2 lots
“You can’t just put it in one area of the city and say the far West End’s immune from it.”
Richmond seeks $3.7 million in federal funds for protected bike lane, Southside sidewalk projects
If the city is successful, nearly 65% of the cost of four projects will be covered.
Richmond appeals $1.1 million, 101-seat Head Start cut after asking for 200-seat reduction
“Without these resources, the program faces a significant risk of staff loss and service disruptions, just as our improvement efforts are gaining traction.”
