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Richmond’s rezoning allows more development. Should it also require more trees?

Richmond’s rezoning allows more development. Should it also require more trees?

Sarah Vogelsong

Sarah Vogelsong

April 12, 2026 | 7:29PM EDT

At a meeting of Richmond’s Zoning Advisory Council last week, everyone wanted to make one thing clear: They all loved trees.
By Sarah Vogelsong

A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England


The Richmond in England inspired the Richmond in Virginia.
By Rich Griset
A Tale of Two Richmonds: Exploring the River City’s namesake in England

Ground-nesting bees are a spring phenomenon in Richmond


As the temperatures rise, species of ground-nesting bees will appear for a number of weeks.
By Max Posner
Ground-nesting bees are a spring phenomenon in Richmond

Fuchsia Freedom Garden in Jackson Ward springs forward with growth


Its founder called the space “a vibrant gathering space for neighbors, pollinators, and friends alike.”
By Tim Wenzell
Fuchsia Freedom Garden in Jackson Ward springs forward with growth

Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent.


Andy Boenau says he understands why so many American cities were designed to get cars moving as quickly as possible.
By Graham Moomaw
Richmond’s new transportation director wants a city ‘built for people.’ His work is increasingly urgent.

'We are not digital': Chesterfield bookstore celebrates 40 years of not keeping up with the times


They don’t have books digitally inventoried or available to purchase online.
By Ian Stewart
'We are not digital': Chesterfield bookstore celebrates 40 years of not keeping up with the times

After federal funding upheavals, Richmond nonprofits say they are bruised but not broken


For 77 days this fall, Allison Bogdanović didn’t know whether the rent could continue to be paid.
By Sarah Vogelsong
After federal funding upheavals, Richmond nonprofits say they are bruised but not broken
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