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Richmond 300 ForumFall 2019

Richmond 300 Forum

An opportunity to provide thoughts on the draft master plan contentOctober 2019

Richmond 300 ForumFall 2019 2

Presentation Outline‒ Master Plan Purpose

‒ Richmond 300 Process

‒ Major Insights

‒ Draft Richmond 300 Content


Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth

— Richmond 300 is the name of the new city-wide Master Plan, which we are working on now

— In 2037, Richmond will be 300 years old. What do we want to celebrate when we’re 300 years old?

— How do we want to change in the next several years? It took 280 years to get the city we have, so we can’t expect to change everything….right now!

Why do we need a Master Plan?

‒ Every jurisdiction is required to prepare a Master Plan (aka Comprehensive Plan) per the Code of Virginia (§ 15.2-2223)

‒ Our current Master Plan is old. It was adopted in January 2001, developed in late ‘90s

‒ Richmond is 62.5 square miles‒ We cannot expand our footprint


How is the Master Plan used?

Master Plan:Guide that sets a vision for the City and guides development and public infrastructure

City Planning Commission and the City Council use the Master Plan to review:

– Zoning: by-right, special use permits, rezonings

– Capital Improvement Budget: Buildings, roads, bike lanes, sidewalks, utilities, public space, parks, etc.


Why does the Master Plan really matter to Richmond?

How can we plan for the growth we want?

And where do we want to see it?

How can we improve the movement of people?

Where can we build housing? How do we continue to

make Richmond attractive for residents,

visitors, and businesses?

How can we improve the environment and

access to nature?

Image: Getty Images


Why does the Master Plan really matter to my neighborhood?

What tools can we use to encourage the type of

development I want in my neighborhood?

What projects are needed to improve connectivity

to/from my neighborhood?

Are my long-term neighbors able to stay in

my neighborhood?neighbors able to stay in

How do we move the needle in

neighborhoods that are struggling?

Where can I find healthy food in my

neighborhood? Is there a park nearby?

Image: Studio Two Three


Why does the Master Plan really matter to me?

Where are the neighborhoods with

services and amenities I want/need?

What are my commuting options?

How long will it take to get to work?

Where can I find a home that fits my

needs?

Is there a space nearby where I can open a business? Are there

companies that offer good jobs?

Is the air I breathe and the water I swim in

clean?


Richmond 300 Process


Process


Community Consultation #1 | Sept – Oct 2018

1,003 surveys collected

Hosted 7 “Visioning Open Houses”

Hosted an online “Visioning Open House”

Staffed booths at festivals in September and October 2018

1. We shared the Insights Report2. We asked:

− Richmond has added 30,000 people in the last 18 years, in what ways has that affected your life?

− If Richmond were to add 30,000 new residents by 2037, where within the city would they live?

− What is your vision for the City of Richmond is 2037?

− What are your big ideas for getting to that vision?

Download the CC#1 Report: richmond300.com/consult


Mixed Thoughts on Our Past GrowthRichmond has added 30,000 people in the last 18 years, in what ways has that affected your life?

PDR staff received 746 responses.

Sample Positive Effects:− Revitalization of neighborhoods and vacant

buildings− City is more vibrant with more things to do − Population is diverse, younger, and creative

and includes families− Expansion of public transit− City is safer

Sample Negative Effects:− Increased traffic and stress on roadways− Limited parking− Decrease in housing affordability− Gentrification and displacement

Impact of Growth from 2000 to 2018

Positive Effect – 31%

Negative Effect – 31%

Positive & Negative Effect – 20%

No Response (new resident) – 11%

No Effect – 5%

Neutral Response – 2%

10% 20% 30%

Download the CC#1 Report: richmond300.com/consult


Working Groups | March – July 201915 distinct meetings from March to July

5 Working Groups:Land UseTransportationEconomic DevelopmentHousingEnvironment

− 21 Advisory Council members

− 23 Technical Team members

− 115 At-large members− 15 PDR staff members

297 people attended Working Group meetings, many attending multiple meetings for a total of 693 meeting visits


Major Insights

From data collection and community conversations


Data Collection | Insights Report, CURA Reports & Maps

www.richmond300.com/curawww.richmond300.com/insights www.richmond300.com/maps


We are growing— Added 23,000 residents since 2010— First time we’ve grown over a 20-year

period since 1930-1950— First time we’ve grown without also

annexing land since the 1930s

Download the Insights Report: richmond300.com/insights


Developed/Redeveloped since the last Master Plan

− More people live in our central core

2000: 5402017: 1,821*

− Parking lots have become buildings

− Historic buildings have been renovated

− More retail, restaurants, and companies

*2013-2017 ACS 5-yr Estimatemargin of error +/- 290

Examples of How We’re Growing Today: Downtown

Under construction


Examples of How We’re Growing Today:Manchester− New projects working through

approvals, permitted, under construction



− Vacant lots have been filled − Will not show up on 2020

Census− Direct result of Downtown

Plan & Market Forces


Examples of How We’re Growing Today: East End− More people live in Shockoe

Bottom, Tobacco Row, St. John’s Church District, Shockoe Valley District, Chimborazo Park District

2000: 4,5782017: 6,898*



− Vacant lots have been filled*2013-2017 ACS 5-yr Estimate margin of error +/- 901

New Infill Development


1950: 5,800 people per square mile

2015: 3,840 people per square mile (in same area)

We have fewer people living in the same area than we did in 1950

Read the Insights Report: richmond300.com/insights


2,289 vacant buildings− 5% abandoned− 28% property violation− 83% residential

3,131 acres of vacant land3,917 acres of under-developed land

City’s total size is 40,000 acres

We have room to grow


Continued population growth can lead to:− Transit becoming more viable− More businesses on

commercial corridors− Investment in fixing vacant

houses and buildings− Increased revenue for city

services− And more…

But we want to direct the growth, and that’s what Richmond 300 is intended to do

We want to direct the growth


Download the report: richmond300.com/cura

− Exceeds demand threshold to support a smaller store (however, national grocers do not typically build new small grocery stores)

− Meets 80% of demand required to support a large grocery store

− Needs approx. 5,000 more households (11,000 people) to support a large grocery store

Brookland Park Boulevard/ Six Points Example


Brookland Park Boulevard/Six Points | Population Loss

Approximate population:1970: 24,0002015: 14,300

Need approx. 5,000 more households (or 11,000 more people) to support a large grocery store

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