A comprehensive plan is a guide for future growth and development in Richmond. It creates a roadmap for decision makers in private development projects and community initiatives to make eff ective choices that represent the interests of Richmond stakeholders. A comprehensive plan rooted in community engagement provides the justification for City leadership to evaluate and make decisions on future projects and initiatives, helping promote appropriate quality, quantity, and location of development.
Comprehensive plans should be updated regularly to ensure the City’s vision, goals, and strategies remain relevant and reflective of current community needs. For this reason, the City of Richmond reconvened with a steering committee and the public to evaluate the 2019 plan, ensuring it still aligns with current demographic, social, and economic trends and identify needed updates.