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Development · RRHA Media Alert October 14, 2026

RRHA Takes Major Step in $37M Renovation of 400 E. Grace Street

Who: Developer People Restoring Communities (PRC) and the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) through its non-profit subsidiary, the Richmond Development Corporation (RDC). What: RRHA…

Residents · RRHA Media Alert July 22, 2026

7th Annual “Open House in the Village” Scholarship Event

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority will celebrate the achievements of sixteen exceptional students during its 7th Annual Open House in the Village scholarship event…

Development · RRHA Media Alert June 22, 2026

THE RENAISSANCE CONTINUES: RRHA & TCB Welcome More Families Home to Creighton Renaissance

The June 30th celebration marks the second major lease-up event at the newly revitalized Creighton Renaissance community.

Educating and Empowering: Flyer for 5/21/26 media event

RRHA Media Alert May 6, 2026

RRHA Announces Sale of Property to Anna Julia Cooper School

RRHA announces the sale of the property at 2124 N. 29th Street to Anna Julia Cooper School (AJC), marking a significant milestone in a longstanding partnership focused on expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities for families in Richmond’s East End.

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Agency · RRHA Media Alert February 13, 2026

RRHA Board Committee Meetings Schedule Change

WHO: Chief Executive Officer of Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Steven Nesmith and RRHA’s nine-member Board of Commissioners WHAT: RRHA has updated the schedule for its…

community voices heard. Fighting for our families, our communities and ourselves. RDC

Agency · RRHA Media Alert February 10, 2026

RDC Expands Board to Elevate Resident Voices and Community Leadership

RICHMOND, VA. — The Richmond Development Corporation (RDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA),recently announced the approval of a…

Agency · Development · RRHA Media Alert November 14, 2025

RRHA Announces $94 Million in Bond Financing

In a major step forward for affordable housing in Richmond, City Council approved approximately $94 million in bonds to support three new housing developments sponsored.

RRHA Media Alert September 11, 2025

RRHA CEO HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS STATEMENTS BY RICHMOND MAYOR

Friday, September 12, 2025 @ Noon | 600 East Broad Street, 5th Floor Boardroom WHO: Chief Executive Officer of Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Steven…

Development · RRHA Media Alert August 27, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS: RRHA Discusses New “Good 4 Gilpin” Proposal to Redevelop Gilpin Using Its Nonprofit

RRHA DISCUSSES NEW “GOOD 4 GILPIN” PROPOSAL TO REDEVELOP GILPIN USING ITS NONPROFIT Thurs. Aug. 28 @ 5:30p and Sat. Sept. 6, 2025 @ 1p…

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Development · RRHA Media Alert May 27, 2025

Residents Vote for Creighton Court’s New Name

As part of the ongoing transformation of Creighton Court, RRHA and TCB are inviting residents to choose a new name for Creighton Court.

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Agency · RRHA Media Alert May 20, 2025

Impacts of Proposed Federal Budget Cuts on RRHA’s HCV Program

Due to lack of of federal funding, RRHA has suspended the issuance of tenant-based vouchers from the HCV program.

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RRHA Media Alert May 6, 2025

RRHA Preparing Annual Agency Plans for HUD

RRHA is preparing to submit its Annual Agency Plans for Fiscal Year 2026 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).