Avula Administration to Share Community Feedback on Code Refresh in Upcoming Meetings
Presentations at City Council Work Session, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning Advisory Council will summarize community feedback, and highlight key topics for consideration
Richmond, VA — Mayor Avula’s Administration will begin sharing the latest community feedback and discuss items under consideration to Code Refresh, Richmond’s effort to update its decades-old zoning code and address housing affordability by creating more opportunities for residents to live in the neighborhoods they love.
The City of Richmond’s Director of Planning and Development (PDR) Kevin Vonck will provide a summary of feedback on Draft Two and a preview of items being considered for Draft Three at City Council’s Work Session on Monday, June 15th, the Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 16th, and the Zoning Advisory Council on Wednesday, June 17th. Materials for these meetings will be available on their respective websites.
Rooted in the vision laid out in Richmond 300, Code Refresh’s zoning updates support:
- Walkable, welcoming neighborhoods where people can live closer to jobs, schools, shops, parks, and amenities,
- More housing choices that meet the needs of people at different income levels and life stages, and
- Safe, sustainable growth that strengthens neighborhoods while making city processes clearer and more efficient.
“Code Refresh is one of the most impactful tools we have to secure Richmond’s future,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “'More homes for more people' remains our north star, and I’m proud of the engagement that continues to shape this process. Next week’s presentations will provide important opportunities to share community feedback as we continue building a Richmond where people can afford to live, work, and thrive.”
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