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Envision Richmond

Support the City of Richmond's draft Downtown Master Plan. Sign the petition here.

We helped create it.

Now let’s celebrate it.

• A more vibrant, beautiful Virginia Capital
• Increased Public Access to the James River
• Green Infrastructure
• Transportation Options
• Mixed-Used and Mixed-Income
• Revitalization of the Historic and Cultural Assets
• Walkable Bikable Human-Scale Streets
• Sustainable, Smart Growth
• Public Participation

Partnership for Smarter Growth is an education and advocacy nonprofit organization developed by and for citizens of Greater Richmond. Our mission is to preserve and enhance quality of life by educating the public and elected officials about land use, transportation, and other growth-related issues and equipping citizens to be effective advocates for balanced, responsible growth in their own communities and in the region as a whole.

PSG works in the greater Richmond region, including the City of Richmond and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. List of PSG Partners


Contribute to PSG!

We invite you to join in our mission to improve the quality of life for citizens through the promotion of transportation and land use patterns that create a sense of place, help preserve natural and historic resources, and enhance economic vitality.

Upcoming events:

RICHMOND:

Wed., June 25: Seminar on the Downtown Master Plan & Your Role for a More Vibrant River City

Join us at Common Groundz Coffee, 734 West Broad Street, and gain a deeper understanding of the Downtown Master Plan, and the skills to most effectively advocate for it. Emerge armed with the knowledge and tools you need to take action for a better city.

5:30 - 6:00: Networking and Coffee.  5% of the proceeds go to PSG!  

6:00 - 7:00: Presentation and Q&A on the Downtown Plan, Tom Phan, Planner, City of Richmond Department of Community Development  

7:00 - 7:45: Leveraging Constituency Power & Letter to your Legislator Workshop, Helen O'Beirne, Director of Housing Leadership, Housing Opportunities Made Equal  

Please RSVP to Sheila at PSG@PSGrichmond.org. Volunteers needed and appreciated!   

Wed., July 23rd, and Wed., August 20th: Join the Envision Richmond Core Group Strategy Meetings
 
Team up with other concerned citizens and help formulate the Envision Richmond campaign for a better City.  All committed to working toward a better city are welcome! 2nd floor Conference Room, 530 East Main Street, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.. Parking available on the top floor of nearby parking deck, entrance to the left of Cafe Ole on 6th Street. Visit www.envisionrichmond.org for more information.

henrico:

Thurs., July 17th: Join the Envision Henrico Core Group Strategy Meetings

Concerned citizens from Henrico have connected with one another to take an active role in the Vision 2026 Henrico Comprehensive Plan and ensure better public process in the creation of this powerful document.  The fellowship hall at Sandston Presbyterian Church, 13 North Confederate Avenue, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

All committed to shaping Henrico's future are welcome.  Email Sheila for more information. For the Richmond Times-Dispatch's coverage, see Growth a concern in eastern Henrico.