Posts tagged Richmond
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How we can advance climate resilience and justice in Richmond, Virginia
In Richmond, you can see how climate change inequity plays out most dramatically in the urban heat island map that was generated with community science observations of air temperature during a heat wave in July 2017. Keep reading…
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Could nixing parking requirements help transform Virginia’s cities?
Richmond’s City Council is working on an amendment to its zoning code that would eliminate parking requirements. Keep reading…
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The bus should be free
Is the bus a public good? In this essay, authors Faith Walker and Wyatt Gordon write about why they believe bus service in Richmond, Virginia, should be free. Keep reading…
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Can community land trusts help solve Virginia’s housing crisis?
Community land trusts (CLTs), nonprofit corporations that hold land communally and can buy lots, develop housing, and keep it affordable indefinitely, continue to grow in Virginia. How effective will they be in solving the state’s housing crisis? Keep reading…
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Here are the housing challenges Virginia’s next governor will have to face
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond had one of the highest eviction rates in the country, especially in historically Black neighborhoods. As Virginia voters prepare to choose a new governor this November, they should evaluate the candidates’ plans to address housing challenges. Keep reading…
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Why is one of Richmond’s hottest neighborhoods missing so many sidewalks?
Scott’s Addition sells itself as a top destination overflowing with alcoholic amenities such as breweries, cideries, and distilleries. But there is one critical component of an urban neighborhood that the corridor lacks: sidewalks. Keep reading…
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Should Virginia bus systems go fare free permanently?
When the General Assembly created the Transit Rider Incentive Program (TRIP) as part of Gov. Ralph Northam’s 2020 transportation omnibus, the lion’s share of the funding was allocated to support new regional bus routes. With COVID’s cancellation of much commuter service across the commonwealth, those dollars are now being dedicated to TRIP’s secondary goal: fare free transit pilot projects. Keep reading…
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How 15 mph zones could save lives in Virginia
Currently, in Virginia, any city or county looking to slow traffic in a busy shopping district or on a quiet residential street can go no lower than 25 mph. A bill passed during this year’s General Assembly session, however, would change that, permitting posted speed limits to drop as low as 15 mph. Keep reading…
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How contention over a statewide definition of affordable housing in Virginia could complicate a larger crisis
While Virginia Governor Gov. Ralph Northam’s repeated petitioning for a statewide eviction moratorium and other efforts to reduce the rate of evictions across the state have grabbed headlines, an even larger structural problem with Virginia’s housing market has been looming in the background – the state’s worsening affordability crisis. Keep reading…
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This new bill could make streets safer for cyclists in Virginia
Last year cyclists in the commonwealth scored a big win in the General Assembly as part of a coalition backing a hands-free law to prevent distracted driving. This year the state’s bike lobby is backing a bill they say will make Virginia one of the safest states in the nation for bicycles. Keep reading…