Landlords, realtors ask Council for more targeted rental inspection program
They cited worries that a broader approach could inadvertently harm well-meaning landlords and surrounding neighborhoods.
Housing
It might be Richmond’s biggest push to create affordable housing. But many residents don’t even know it exists.
Richmond has signed off on 25 agreements that, if all come to fruition, will add 3,213 affordable units to the city’s housing stock.
Over neighbor objections, Planning Commission greenlights ‘compromise’ plans for Jahnke apartments, Hanover townhomes
“A good compromise means nobody’s happy.”
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.
New draft zoning maps spark debate over disparities in density
One advocate called it “deeply frustrating that exemptions from growth are being considered for the most educated, affluent and opportunity-rich neighborhoods of our city.”
Here is the first draft map of how Richmond could be rezoned
“The map will change based on community input over the next several months.”
Citywide cultural heritage plan stalls at Planning Commission over money, workability concerns
“It makes me a little nervous when we’re going to protect something without any guidance on what we’re protecting.”
