What We’re Working On
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Neighborhood Safety
MAP has been actively working to improve roadway safety in our neighborhood. In April 2026 MAP received speed bumps on Chantilly and Blacker — hooray!
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Beautification & Preservation
Encouraging native planting, maintaining shared green spaces, and advocating for preservation-friendly development.
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Community Engagement
Supporting new resident welcome efforts, increasing participation in meetings, and enhancing communication across channels.
The MAP board met with the developer for 4605-4627 West Broad Street. Here’s what we learned:
The board is taking this information into account as we consider some zoned parking options for the blocks immediately closest to this new development. We hope to have a draft petition addressing parking on Radford and Fitzhugh in the coming weeks. This could include an hour limit to hopefully address the influx of non-residents over the next 24 months.
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172 apartment units, up to 6 stories along Broad Street.
Same general footprint as previously discussed; building pulled back 5 feet from Broad Street.
Estimated maximum occupancy: ~280 residents.
Rear portion (facing Radford homes) limited to 3 stories to create transition and buffer.
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70% junior one-bedrooms and one-bedrooms.
30% two- and three-bedroom units.
Largest unit approximately 1,200 sq. ft.
Target rent: ~$1,600/month.
Intended affordability range: households earning approximately $55,000–$65,000 annually.
Pets permitted; on-site dog park planned with waste station.
Eight (8) live/work units (approx. 800 sq. ft., two stories) along West Broad.
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Fitness center
Pool
Community room
Coworking space
5,400 sq. ft. mixed-use retail space (corner of Blacker & West Broad), interest in a coffee shop.
Eight (8) live/work units (approx. 800 sq. ft., two stories) along West Broad.
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110–140 parking spaces for residents (reserved spaces available for a fee). 280 residents possible.
Retail parking will primarily be on Blacker Street.
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Demolition expected within 60 days (pending financing close).
Groundbreaking anticipated within 90 days.
Construction duration: approximately 20 months or less.
Leasing to begin approximately 18 months into construction.
Target delivery: April 2028.
“Knock-down” deconstruction (not implosion).
Steel salvage planned.
Expected work hours: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
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Existing tree line may require trimming or removal.
Replanting planned at end of project.
Lower-level screening to buffer adjacent homes.
Brick façade; lighter material palette planned on MAP-facing side to reduce perceived mass.
MAP Zoned Parking Information
What we’re trying to solve:
Manage spillover from new development and contractors
Protect residential street parking and improve safety/quality of life
MAP In‑Person Meeting
February 4, 2026
Holy Comforter
4819 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
6:30–8:00 PM
Meeting Topic: RVA Parking Authority
Bring questions and thoughts!
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Eligibility/area: Need 10 continuous blocks to form/expand a zone.
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Permits: We set the limit per household and the number of guest passes.
Cost: $25/year per pass; billed separately (not via property taxes).
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Visitor parking passes are easily obtained, and if you’re hosting an event we can decide to not enforce parking for a period of time.
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No. Boundaries can be adjusted annually.
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Enforcement hours: We choose.
Options could include weekdays only, weekends, evenings, or nights/weekends.
We could tailor to peak pressure.
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Funding opportunity tied to enforcement
Citation structure: A $55 citation could include a $30 allocation to MAP (if city-approved).
Use of funds: Neighborhood safety, crosswalks, and beautification.
RVA Code Info
Richmond Code Refresh (Draft 3)
On Monday, June 15, I attended the Richmond City Council work session to hear the latest presentation on Draft 3 of the City's Code Refresh initiative—a comprehensive update to Richmond's nearly 50-year-old zoning code. This effort is intended to align the City's zoning regulations with the goals of the Richmond 300 Master Plan and better address Richmond's current and future housing, transportation, and land-use needs.
Although the proposal is still in draft form, several important topics were discussed that could shape neighborhoods across the city for years to come:
Modernizing Richmond's zoning code to better reflect today's housing and development needs.
Updating occupancy rules by moving away from strict limits on unrelated individuals living together and instead relying on building code occupancy standards.
Revising regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and additional housing on residential lots while balancing neighborhood character and discouraging overdevelopment.
Continuing to focus future growth along designated corridors and activity centers rather than uniformly throughout established neighborhoods.
Providing additional flexibility for places of worship to incorporate housing or limited commercial uses on their properties.
Addressing broader community concerns, including housing affordability, displacement, infrastructure, school capacity, and improving transparency throughout the planning process.
City Council will continue reviewing Draft 3 over the coming months before any final decisions are made. I encourage everyone to stay informed and engaged, as these proposed changes could have a lasting impact on our neighborhood and the city as a whole. I will continue attending meetings and sharing updates as more information becomes available. Once the official City Council meeting notes from this work session are released, I'll include a summary of those in my next neighborhood letter so everyone can stay informed.
If you'd like to learn more about Code Refresh and review the Draft 3 materials yourself, I've included the City's resources below: