Developer uses city's ADU law to build 100 backyard cottages
Granny flats. In-law suites. Backyard cottages. We’re still not quite sure what to call them, but they’re starting to pop up all over Richmond.
Housing
City announces Anti-Displacement Week as housing costs remain high
The Avula administration estimates that about 40% of Richmonders are at risk of displacement.
Planning Commission backs 31-townhouse development in Randolph
“In the spirit of increasing density according to the master plan, I think this is a beautiful project.”
Chosen co-developer for Fay Towers at edge of Gilpin Court withdraws proposal
"We conducted additional research and ultimately realized the effort was cost prohibitive."
What is an SUP?: Meet Richmond’s most powerful tool to get around zoning rules
The Richmonder reviewed five years of SUP data to determine where these permits are driving the most development, what kind of development it is and how long the public review process is taking.
Third draft of code refresh to be rolled out in phases starting in June
The Planning Department will first release a proposal on how to handle some of the most controversial policy issues.
Planning Commission OKs initial master plan for redeveloped Mosby Court South
“This is a multiyear project, so the density will be incremental.”
