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 better or worse. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01efd8f8a8771396