On Chamberlayne Ave., rezoning and rapid transit raise worries about displacement
As the corridor becomes a backbone of Richmond’s transit system, planners envision development will follow.
Housing
Affordable housing program makes grants for new, existing projects
Over $9 million more is headed to affordable housing projects throughout Richmond.
Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals wants to hear more from neighborhood associations
They never call anymore. And they never write. Lately, local civic associations have been notably silent when it comes to working with the local Board of Zoning Appeals.
Council, RRHA split over who has the power to approve Gilpin redevelopment agreement
RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith signed that agreement with developer HRI Communities on May 20.
Developer eyes former Southside industrial sites for 'generational' redevelopment
The size of the potential development is similar to Libbie Mill in Henrico.
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.
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.
