The City of Richmond continues efforts to make roadways safe for all through the Vision Zero principles of education, engineering and enforcement. Dedicated bike lines in Richmond provide safe lanes of travel for the many people who ride bicycles – but these lanes are less safe if motorists illegally park in them. To increase awareness and education of the lanes, Mayor Danny Avula has initiated a month of safety reminders – violation warnings instead of citations – for drivers who park...

Hi All, At last week’s civic association meeting I discussed an opportunity for our neighborhood to join the Olmsted Network. This is a collection of parks and places designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, considered to be the father of landscape architecture in the United States. Some of his most recognized works include: Central Park (NY), Prospect Park (NY), The Biltmore Estate (NC), and the US Capital Grounds (DC). Our neighborhood was his only landscape design contribution in Virginia....

Hello, Happy Monday!We’re writing to remind you that the comment period for the second draft of the proposed zoning map is still open. Community members can review the draft map and submit comments at www.rva.gov/coderefresh through February 15, 2026 . As the City continues to accept feedback, our priority is making participation easy, accessible, and meaningful for all Richmonders. We encourage you and your networks to attend our upcoming virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, February 3, from...