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Richmond Electric Vehicle and Electric Mobility Action Plan 2024

In conjunction with Richmond Connects: RVA’s strategic multimodal transportation plan and RVAgreen2050, the Richmond Electric Vehicle and Electric Mobility Action Plan will help create a strategic plan for the City of Richmond to reduce carbon emissions and improve local air quality. This plan seeks to encourage and increase electric vehicle (EV) use – inclusive of all modes of electric-powered travel.

Code Refresh Open House

Our first open houses for the Code Refresh project were held August 15 and August 17. The team solicited feedback on building heights and types in the different areas around the City. If you were not able to make the in-person open houses, now is your chance to provide your comments! Use the guided tour function to go through the document. This points out the places for comments and provides background on the project.

Six Points ULI TAP

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Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan Draft

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The purpose of this Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (CHSP) is to establish a clear, equitable, and predicable approach to identifying, recognizing, and safeguarding the community’s cultural and historic assets. These assets include above ground resources such as buildings, structures, and landscapes; belowground resources like archaeological artifacts or cemeteries; and intangible resources including community identity or character, sense of place, lost sites, and oral history.

Second Street Summit - Strategy Document

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The Second Street Summit was held on June 29th at the Speakeasy at the Hippodrome. Participants wrote strategies for bringing Second Street back to life. Comment on the following document to provide your input.

Oak Grove Hillside Bellemeade - Draft Plan Strategies

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The OGHB plan is in the draft phase. Make comments on the draft strategies! All strategies came directly from community member input over the last year.

About Planning and Development Review

Department Vision Statement

The City of Richmond is a beautiful, well-functioning, and safe city that is a desirable place to live, work, and play, and is affordable and accessible to all.

Department Mission Statement

The Department of Planning & Development Review plans for and protects Richmond’s unique physical, social, and natural environment in order to enhance the quality of life for our citizens, businesses, and visitors.

Planning and Development Review guides building and development in the City of Richmond. The Department oversees building and trades Permitting and Inspections, compliance with the Property Maintenance Code, current and long-range Planning, enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance, and Historic Preservation.

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