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Planning Commission adopts VDOT-funded bike lanes, approves park acquisition, and adopts Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (amended)

RichmondNov 18, 20252 min read

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At its November 18, 2025 meeting the City of Richmond Planning Commission (9 present) unanimously adopted the consent agenda including acceptance of $728,695 from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Bike Lanes/Boulevard (Street Conversions) project; unanimously recommended acceptance by gift of two parcels from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to create a permanent public park; and approved the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (October 2025) with amendments to incorporate it into the Richmond 300 master plan (8–1). A Code Refresh update was presented. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 9:53 PM.

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Adopted the consent agenda (unanimous), which included ORD.2025-245 to accept $728,695 from the Virginia Department of Transportation and amend the FY2025-2026 Capital Budget to fund the Department of Public Works Bike Lanes/Boulevard (Street Conversions) project.
Recommended approval (unanimous) of ORD.2025-244 to declare public necessity and authorize acquisition by gift of 313 South Harrison Street and 1112 Idlewood Avenue from the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority to create a permanent public park (5th District).
Approved Resolution CPCR.2025.008 to adopt the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan (dated October 2025) as an incorporated element of the Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth Master Plan, with amendments adopted by the Commission on November 18, 2025 (motion passed 8–1; Commissioner Dakia K. Knight opposed).
Received the Code Refresh Update (PDRPRES 2025.034); item was presented (no Commission action recorded).

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