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For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast

For many neighborhood associations, Richmond’s zoning overhaul is too much, too fast

Ask any of Richmond’s several dozen neighborhood associations what they think about the city’s ongoing overhaul of its almost 50-year-old zoning code, and you’re likely to get an earful.

Affordable housing and other nonprofits launch campaign in support of zoning code changes

A coalition including many of Richmond’s most active affordable housing developers has launched a campaign in support of the city’s ongoing effort to overhaul its 1970s-era zoning code.

Affordable housing and other nonprofits launch campaign in support of zoning code changes

Richmond officials vow to begin using surplus city properties to spur affordable housing development

Because the city chooses who it sells to, it can help determine what the development will look like.

Richmond officials vow to begin using surplus city properties to spur affordable housing development

Another major affordable housing project off Walmsley Boulevard in the works

Because no objections were lodged, the project was placed on the Planning Commission’s consent agenda.

Another major affordable housing project off Walmsley Boulevard in the works

Citywide cultural heritage plan returns, modified to address fears about stifling housing development

Many residents see it as a critical roadmap for how the city can preserve its historic resources amid a sweeping zoning overhaul.

Citywide cultural heritage plan returns, modified to address fears about stifling housing development

After Church Hill teardowns, Richmond eyes steep penalties for unapproved demolitions

It could become far more expensive to tear down a building without permission in some of Richmond’s most historic neighborhoods.

After Church Hill teardowns, Richmond eyes steep penalties for unapproved demolitions

Richmond to seek proposals to redevelop city-owned parking lots in Shockoe, Manchester into affordable housing

The plans are part of a broader push by the city to repurpose properties Richmond owns but isn’t using for housing amid an affordability crisis.

Richmond to seek proposals to redevelop city-owned parking lots in Shockoe, Manchester into affordable housing