Author: Danielle Leek
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Upcoming Discussions on 3103 2nd Ave Special Permit
The City is reviewing a Special Permit Request for 3103 2nd Ave. The permit is to allow for special features for a two-family dwelling. You can find out more in the application documents, available online. Tentatively, the Planning Commission will discuss on July 1, and City Council will discuss on July 28.
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Richmond Zoning Code Refresh: What You Need to Know
The City is working on a re-write of the zoning ordinance – they are calling it the Code Refresh project. A re-write process means developing new zoning categories and descriptions, and then mapping those categories to every parcel in the city. This means that YOUR parcel may have a zoning update. There are definitely parcels…
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Neighborhood Clean-up & Cookout 6/29
Join your neighbors for this community event. On Sunday, June 29 meet at 10:30am in Ann Hardy Plaza. Bring your garden gloves and closed-toe shoes. Your neighborhood association will lead the team through the alleys & streets to trim & pick up debris. Then, return to the park at 12pm for a neighborhood cookout!
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Planning Commission Updates
The City Planning Commission will not meet tonight (June 17th) instead, if you are interested in the Special Use Permit request proposed for 3200 2nd Ave that is now scheduled for July 1. Stay tuned for additional updates. A new SUP is proposed for 3007 Letcher. The proposal is to add 3 additional single family…
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Garden Walk Locations – May 3, 2025
Take a stroll through beautiful Highland Park and visit the following gardens between 10am-1pm. Want a hard copy of the addresses on the walk? Stop at the Ann Hardy Community Center 1000 Pollock St. during our neighborhood event. The Center is in the heart of Highland Park. It features a playground, tennis courts and picnic…
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Community Yard Sale Locations – May 3, 2025
Come visit the homes participating in this year’s Annual yard sale. Use the map to figure out your path. On the map, you can also see what’s for sale at each stop. Alternatively, use the list of addresses below.
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We got the trees!
HPQL Civic Association members Danielle Leek and Hannah Westergaard planted this tree as part of a volunteer effort to improve the tree canopy in the Highland Park neighborhood. It’s one of 30+ trees that were provided through grant funds and the support of the Chesapeake Bay Alliance, the Tree Stewards, and the City of Richmond.…
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March 18, 2025 Civic Association Meeting
Welcome to our website – and welcome to Spring! We hope you’ll join us for our Highland Park Quality of Life Civic Association Meeting tonight at 6:45pm at the Northside Outreach Center. The meeting agenda is available online.
Highland Park Quality of Life Civic Association 