Arcadia Development Rezoning

In Henrico County, local residents are opposing a large-scale suburban development on prime, productive agricultural land in Varina. This development could set a precedent for significant development throughout rural eastern Henrico. We believe it is premature given the county’s comprehensive plan update is in progress and the Route 5 Corridor Coalition has long called for a detailed small area plan for the Varina area.

City Center and Diamond District

The City of Richmond is in the process of revitalizing these two significant areas for the City. They’ve selected a developer for the Diamond District and are proposing some zoning changes. The city has also received initial concepts from developer teams for the second part of City Center redevelopment. We are pushing for more affordable housing and for the public to have an opportunity to participate in and have a say in these city solicitations.

Hanover and Henrico Comprehensive Plan Updates

Comprehensive plans help guide development in the future, making these important to how the counties will grow. Revitalizing older communities with walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented communities, increasing transit and pedestrian/cyclist options, preserving farms and forests, and affordable housing strategies will be key to a more sustainable future for these communities.

Transit Funding and Plans

We will be supporting increased transit funding in local budgets, advancing the N-S bus rapid transit corridor and West Broad extension, more frequent service throughout the network, better bus stops and safer walk and bike access to stops.

Today, 1/10 at 5:30 pm, PlanRVA will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the results of the West Broad Street study. You can register for the meeting here.

Safer Arterial Roads

A core part of the PSG vision is the revitalization of older commercial corridors. The arterial roads that are the spines of these corridors are the best locations for dedicated bus lanes, and also need to be redesigned to be safer for all users – especially people walking, biking, and taking transit.

Affordable Housing Tools

We will be pressing for increased funding for local housing trust funds, for including affordable housing in new developments, for strategies to preserve existing affordable housing, and for the wise use of public land to provide more affordable housing.