City-wide Open House Dates Announced for Richmond’s Master Plan Update

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Beginning September 20, Richmonders will have an opportunity to share their vision for Richmond’s future at upcoming open houses held throughout the city. 

“The Richmond 300 Master Plan impacts housing, zoning, transportation and recreational assets,” said Mayor Levar M. Stoney. “Providing a vision for the Master Plan update is an important first step. These open house events will help ensure every Richmonder has a say in how the city grows, and I encourage everyone to make an effort to attend.”
Richmond 300 Open House details are as follows:
  • East End: Thurs. Sept. 20, 6 - 8:30 p.m., MLK Middle School, 1000 Mosby St.
  • Downtown: Fri. Sept. 21, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., City Hall Lobby, 900 E. Broad St.
  • South Side: Sat. Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon, South Side Community Service Center, 4100 Hull St. Rd.
  • Bellemeade: Tues. Sept. 25, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Bellemeade Community Center, 1800 Lynhaven Ave.
  • North Side: Wed. Sept. 26, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Hotchkiss Community Center, 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd.
  • Huguenot: Thurs. Sept. 27, 6 - 8:30 p.m., Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Ave.
  • West End: Sat. Sept 29, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Thomas Jefferson High, 4100 W. Grace St.
Citizens are able to attend any location. Additionally, Richmonders can provide input online beginning September 17 by visiting the Richmond 300 website. Children are welcome to attend the open houses. Spanish-language translators will be available. If participants have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate in the open house, email richmond300@richmondgov.com by September 14 to arrange accommodations. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters can be provided upon request.
To prepare for the Richmond 300 Open Houses, please read the Insights Report. Also, explore the newly-developed interactive maps which provide context and data on Richmond’s current conditions.
For more information about the Master Plan update, please visit Richmond300.com. 

For interviews, media may contact Tasha Chambers at tasha@jsallc.com or (804) 298-1018. For more information on the Master Plan update, contact Maritza Pechin, Richmond 300 project manager, at (804) 646-6348 or maritza.pechin@richmondgov.com.