Housing & Neighborhoods Division
The Housing and Neighborhoods Division is comprised of Neighborhood Planning and Block Grant Administration and Housing.
Their primary focus is to manage and promote neighborhood
revitalization and stabilization efforts by involving residents and other
stakeholders in the process.
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| Neighborhood Planning
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Neighborhood Planning staff work closely with citizens through civic
associations and other neighborhood based organizations. In addition, staff act as
project managers for the Neighborhoods in Bloom (NiB)
initiative by working with residents, the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
non-profit housing providers and other City agencies and stakeholders in the six designated
Neighborhoods in Bloom areas.
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| Block Grant Administration and Housing (CDBG)
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Grant Administration and Housing staff administers all entitlement funds from
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by preparing the
Consolidated Plan and providing information and development assistance to all
parties interested in housing investments in the City.
Block Grant Administration and Housing staff uses the Analysis of the Impediments
to Fair Housing in Richmond to recognize and address barriers to housing
choice and follows its Citizen Participation Plan to receive public input.
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| Housing Data
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The City of Richmond provides select housing data by neighborhood.
These neighborhoods designations are for descriptive purposes only, and may not conform to the neighborhood as considered by residents.
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The hours of operation for the Housing and Neighborhoods Division are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until
5:00pm. For more information, call (804) 646-6346,
email DCDneighborhoodplanning@richmondgov.com
, or visit room 501 of City Hall.
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