PlanRVA worked with local Art & Innovation Studio Another Limited Rebellion to create a collaboration mural in the new PlanRVA office space. Photo by Ansel Olson Photography. The growing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the workplace has implications beyond recruiting, beyond putting in place hiring practices designed to result in a diverse…

Like everywhere else on the planet, the Richmond Region is susceptible to a variety of risks, and among the most concerning are those related to climate change. Droughts and floods, warming oceans, rising sea levels – all of these conditions and more pose both near- and long-term risk to human health and economic prosperity. To…

If you care about the local environment, take the Don’t Trash Central Virginia pledge.  Almost $3.5 million is spent every year cleaning up litter on Virginia’s roadways, which often washes into storm drains, potentially blocking them and polluting streams and rivers.   To help tackle litter and keep our community clean, PlanRVA works with localities and…

Goochland County Supervisor and RRTPO board chair John L. Lumpkins, Jr. shares remarks during the 2023 RRTPO Transportation Forum. A Recap of the 2023 RRTPO Transportation Forum On March 17, PlanRVA and ChamberRVA hosted the annual Richmond Region Transportation Planning Organization (RRTPO) Transportation Forum. Experts from localities and organizations across the region shared goals and…

It’s important to know your risk and be prepared in the event of a flood emergency. In honor of Severe Weather Preparedness month in March, including Virginia Flood Awareness Week from March 12 – 18, we’re sharing a few tips and resources to help you plan ahead. Understanding Flood Types According to the Virginia Department…

Ashland Trolley Line cross at Upham Brook, just south of Hilliard Rd. For more than three decades at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Ashland Trolley Line connected the city of Richmond to the town of Ashland. From 1907-1938, the streetcar line played a major role in the development of neighborhoods along its 14.8-mile…

Photo taken by Baskervill In January 2023, the PlanRVA team officially moved into their new office located in The Current, a modern mixed-use building in the Manchester neighborhood. With floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the space in natural light and a breezy roof terrace offering stunning views of the James River and downtown Richmond skyline, the new…

The Chickahominy Tribe is one of three federally recognized tribes PlanRVA works closely with. This image was sourced from the Chickahominy website: https://www.chickahominytribe.org/. Given the historic footprint of the PlanRVA region, dating to pre-colonial America, it’s easy to be reminded of the area’s integral role in helping craft the nation’s story over many centuries. Less…