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The City Council reviewed a preliminary 2026–2031 capital plan covering 42 projects with estimated costs of about $49.8 million. Council also discussed regulatory changes, incentives, and investment tools that could expand attainable housing in Richland.
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No formal action was taken at the workshop. Council received an overview of potential housing strategies, including cottage housing, multifamily development in commercial zones, manufactured home parks, short-term rental rules, tax incentives, and use of surplus public property. The preliminary capital plan would fund projects across electric, water, wastewater, transportation, stormwater, parks, municipal facilities, and solid waste programs.
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