Richmond and Surrounding Counties Plan Ahead | Richmond News

Richmond’s City Council weighs a 1% sales tax, future cannabis tax, and key legislative moves while voting on permits for new homes and live music—plus big plans for Gilpin Court redevelopment. Hanover County’s Planning Commission holds a public hearing on sweeping comprehensive plan amendments that could reshape economic zones and rezoning across the county. Petersburg considers renaming Johnson Road to honor basketball icon Moses Malone and hears an appeal over historic district solar panels. Richmond’s Planning Commission revisits Little John Park and the former hospital site, while Virginia Union seeks approval for a 100-unit apartment complex. Chesterfield County’s Planning Commission eyes rezoning in Midlothian and Matoaca to shift land use priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.vpm.org/news/2026-09-14/on-the-agenda-central-va-public-meetings-week-of-sept-14-2026/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a048c9b50f313a25 Report issues to [email protected].