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Richmond’s Code Refresh Sparks Debate | Richmond News
Richmond’s city council is pushing forward with “Code Refresh,” a bold zoning overhaul aimed at boosting density by upzoning nearly every residential lot — but this move clashes with the city’s own 2020 Master Plan, which prioritized growth along transit corridors and mixed-use hubs. Critics warn the plan could demolish affordable housing and historic homes, replacing them with high-profit developments, while also ignoring neighborhood character. With little time for public input or data review, residents are sounding the alarm: rushing this could permanently reshape Richmond’s fabric — for…
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