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Economic Development SummitJune 2020

Richmond 300: A Guide for GrowthCommunity Consultation #3

Diverse Economy SummitJune 23, 2020

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Economic Development SummitJune 2020 2

Agenda and PanelistsI. Process Overview

Maritza Pechin, AICP Richmond 300 Project Manager, AECOM

II. Vision, Core Concepts, and Big MovesMark Olinger Director, Department of Planning and Development Review, City of Richmond

III. Diverse Economy Bernard Harkless Member, Richmond 300 Advisory Council; Lynx Ventures

IV. Economic Development Strategic PlanLeonard Sledge Director, Department of Economic Development, City of Richmond

V. Next Steps

Other panelists available for Q&ASharon Ebert Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Planning and Economic Development, City of RichmondJon Roberts and John Karras TIP SolutionsMarianne Pitts and William Palmquist, AICP Richmond 300 Deputy Project Managers, City of Richmond

After each section, we will pause to answer any questions we received in the Q&A panel

At any point during the Summit, please feel free to enter questions in the Q&A panel

In the interest of time, we may not be able to answer all the questions during the Summit

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Draft Available at www.richmond300.com/draft

- Comment on the Interactive PDF (including the Parking Study)

- Comment on the Interactive Future Land Use Map

- Download the PDF (including the Parking Study)


Process

reached via Richmond 300 meetings and existing meetings

Forums, Summits, Advisory Council, Sharing Sessions, Parking, Greater Scott’s Addition, etc.

civic associations, stakeholder groups, festivals

6,000+ Individuals

3,300+ Surveys

100+ R300 Meetings

160+ Existing Meetings

Collected on the maps and strategies via 2 rounds of review from the Working Groups and the public during CC#2

1,000+ Comments


Register at www.richmond300.com/draft

Objectives:- Share the draft Richmond

300 document- Embolden the community

to identify portions of the plan that help advance efforts they are undertaking in their community, business, non-profit, etc.

- Collect edits on the draft plan

Summits will be recorded and posted on www.richmond300.com

Community Consultation #3 | June 1 – July 13 (revised dates)Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June

1 – Draft online1:30pm: CPC 5pm: Org. Dev.

2 3 410am: UDC

5

8 96pm: InclusiveHousing

104pm: AC6pm: Thriving Environment

116pm: GreaterScott’s Addition

12

151:30pm: CPC6pm: Downtown (focus on Coliseum)

166pm: Route-1 / Bellemeade / Bells

176pm: Southside Plaza

186pm: Stony Point Fashion Park

19

22 233:30pm: CAR6pm: Diverse Economy

246pm: EquitableTransportation

254pm: PAC6pm: High-quality Places

26

29 Coliseum Survey closes6pm: Commerce Rd

30 1 2 3

July

6 7 8 9 10

13Comment Period Ends

14Coliseum Mtg. #2

15 16 17Civic Association and Stakeholder Meetings: Planning staff hosting virtual meetings from 6/1 to 7/13 with existing groups to discuss comments received during CC#2 and how the draft plan responds to those comments


Vision, Core Concepts, Big Moves


Vision

In 2037, Richmond is a welcoming, inclusive, diverse, innovative, and equitable city of thriving neighborhoods; ensuring a high quality of life for all.


Nodes are places where people and jobs are today and may be in the future. Nodes are the convergence of many uses and multiple modes of transportation.

Priority Growth Nodes are places the city is targeting for the most growth over the next 20 years.

NodesStony Point

Fashion Park

Greater Scott’s Addition

Downtown

Rt. 1Bellemeade

BellsSouthside

Plaza


Future land use designations are visionary and include language about how the area should look and feel in the future, but do not specify what an owner can or cannot legally do with their property.

Future Land Use


The Future Connections provide equitable access to and between Nodes.

- Great Streets- Street Typologies- Bike Facilities- Greenways- Enhanced Transit- Street Grids- Bridges- Interchanges

Future Connections


Richmond is a well-designed city of

communities interconnected by a

network of open space, public facilities, and

activity centers providing services

to residents, businesses, and

visitors.

Richmond prioritizes the movement of people over the

movement of vehicles through a

safe, reliable, equitable, and

sustainable transportation

network.

Richmond is a city where all people

can access quality housing.

Richmond is home to a variety of businesses and

industries that offer opportunities for

quality employment and capital

investments.

Richmond is a sustainable and

resilient city with healthy air, clean

water, and a flourishing ecosystem.

High-Quality Places

Equitable Transportation

Inclusive Housing

Diverse Economy

Thriving Environment

5 Topic Vision Statements


1: Nodes

2: City Facilities

3: Historic Preservation

4: Urban Design

5: Planning Engagement

6: Land Use & Transportation

7: Vision Zero

8: Non-Car Network

9: Streets and Bridges

10: New Technology

11: Jobs & Businesses

12: Tourism

13: Anchor Institutions

14: Housing Opportunities Everywhere

15: Clean Air

16: Clean Water

17: Resilient & Healthy Communities

High-Quality Places


Inclusive Housing

Diverse Economy

Thriving Environment17 Goals, each with objectives and strategies

High-Quality Places


Inclusive Housing

Diverse Economy

Thriving Environment


Diverse Economy


Diverse Economy Vision

Richmond is home to a variety of businesses and industries that offer opportunities for quality employment and capital investment. Richmond is a first choice location for businesses and investment because the city’s transportation, housing, cultural, outdoor, commercial, and institutional amenities create a vibrant city. Richmonders of all income levels have opportunities for life-long learning and skill-building.


Existing Context:- Richmond does not live in a

bubble

- Job growth in Richmond lags population growth

- Richmond’s job growth has not kept pace with the suburbs

- Racial inequities persist in the local and regional labor market

- Federal, state, and local policies, and private industry practices have segregated Richmond over the past 100+ years

Goal 11: Business Creation, Retention, and Attraction Foster an environment that supports the growth of existing and new small, medium, and large businesses, focusing on Nodes, major corridors, and industrial centers


ZoningObjective 11.1: Increase the areas of appropriately-zoned land near various transportation modes and housing to retain, create, and attract employers

InclusivityObjective 11.2: Implement equitable economic development strategies to expand inclusivity and opportunity

Goal 4: Urban DesignEstablish a distinctive city comprising architecturally-significant buildings connected by a network of walkable urban streets and open spaces to support an engaging built environment


Stony Point Fashion Park

Greater Scott’s Addition

Downtown

Rt. 1Bellemeade

BellsSouthside

Plaza




Minority-Owned BusinessesObjective 11.3: Increase the number and support the growth of small businesses, start-ups, and women-owned and minority-owned businesses

Marketing NodesObjective 11.5: Increase the number of jobs in Nodes by branding and marketing the Nodes

Industrial LandObjective 11.4: Determine the acres of land needed and locations for future industrial users


Existing Context:- "While you weren't looking, Richmond

got cool." – Frommer's

- Richmond's diverse festivals attract thousands of visitors

Goal 12: TourismDevelop tourism and attractions to further elevate Richmond’s image and to continue to delight existing and future residents, employees, and visitors


AttractionsObjective 12.1: Maintain, grow, and market Richmond’s tourism attractions

EventsObjective 12.2: Host regional, national, and international events

LodgingObjective 12.3: Increase the availability and options for lodging in the city


Goal 12: TourismDevelop tourism and attractions to further elevate Richmond’s image and to continue to delight existing and future residents, employees, and visitors

Visitor FacilitiesObjective 12.4: Improve hospitality and visitor facilities and services


Existing Context:- 7 of Richmond's top 10 largest

employers are government entities

- Richmond's universities are major attractions for students, faculty, research, and culture

- 30% of the City's land is not taxable

- In 2017, real estate tax income accounted for 33% of the City's total budget

Goal 13: Anchor InstitutionsLeverage institutions to strengthen job sectors and collaborate on land planning.


Cooperative RelationsObjective 13.1: Create new and support existing cooperative relationships between institutions and neighborhoods


Goal 13: Anchor InstitutionsLeverage institutions to strengthen job sectors and collaborate on land planning.

Institutional PlanningObjective 13.2: Encourage institutional development and expansion through policy and careful consideration of land resources


2019 Richmond Poverty Rate: 24.5%Labor force participation: % of civilian non-institutional population 16 yrs+ that is working or actively looking for work


Economic Development Strategic Plan

Guiding PrinciplesBe CompetitiveEquitable Economic Growth

Draft forthcoming late summer/early fall


Next Steps

Review the Draft: www.Richmond300.com/draft

Attend virtual meetings in the month of June

Submit comments by July 13, 2020

Contact Information

646-6348 [email protected]

richmond300.com

facebook.com/richmond300

instagram.com/richmond300

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

June

1 – Draft online1:30pm: CPC 5pm: Org. Dev.

2 3 410am: UDC

5

8 96pm: InclusiveHousing

104pm: AC6pm: Thriving Environment

116pm: GreaterScott’s Addition

12

151:30pm: CPC6pm: Downtown (focus on Coliseum)

166pm: Route-1 / Bellemeade / Bells

176pm: Southside Plaza

186pm: Stony Point Fashion Park

19

22 233:30pm: CAR6pm: Diverse Economy

246pm: EquitableTransportation

254pm: PAC6pm: High-quality Places

26

29 Coliseum Survey closes6pm: Commerce Rd

30 1 2 3

July

6 7 8 9 10

13Comment Period Ends

14Coliseum Mtg. #2

15 16 17Civic Association and Stakeholder Meetings: Planning staff hosting virtual meetings from 6/1 to 7/13 with existing groups to discuss comments received during CC#2 and how the draft plan responds to those comments


Thank you!

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