PHASE 2
FALL 2022 – WINTER 2023
What do you think should be fixed first?
Phase 2 of the Richmond Connects Engagement process occurred from October 2022 through February 2023 and focused on getting input from Communities of Concern on what should be fixed first.
Thank You for Your Input!
We shared the top needs from Phase 1 that were identified in Richmond’s Communities of Concern. See the top needs from Phase 1 identified from public input in the posters. Our community engagement team shared these results with residents and asked which needs should be addressed first.
MIDLOTHIAN
MANCHESTER
EAST END
WALMSLEY
NORTHSIDE
In-Person Engagement
Using these posters, the Richmond Connects team conducted in-person outreach by staging pop-up events held in locations that were purposefully selected to reach residents in communities of concern. These included BIPOC, low-income households, seniors, youth and young adults, and persons whose primary language is not English. The events included:
Family Engagement Night
Nov. 15, 2022
John Marshall High School, Northside – primarily low-income African American families
Neighborhood Resource Center COVID Testing Day
Nov. 17, 2022
East End
Kanawha Plaza Grand Illumination RVA
Dec. 2, 2022
Northside, Manchester – all demographics
Big Apple Grocery Pop-Up
Dec. 3, 2022
Richmond Hwy, Walmsley – primarily Spanish-speaking, African American, and low-income
Christmas on McArthur
Dec. 10, 2022
Northside
Hillside Community Holiday Event
Dec 10, 2022
Manchester – primarily low-income African American
Q-Market Pop-Up
Dec. 17, 2022
1167 Southwood Pkwy, Walmsley – primarily Hispanic
Southside Plaza Pop-Up
507 E. Southside Plaza
Dec. 17, 2022
Walmsley
Night Market at Stone Brewery
Dec. 18, 2022
East End – primarily white
Rays Barber Shop Holiday Toy Drive
Dec. 18, 2022
Northside – primarily low-income African American
Peter Paul Development Center Family Dinner
Dec. 20, 2022
East End – low income, all Communities of Concern
Southside Community Center
Dec. 29. 2022
Walmsley
Broad Rock Community Center
Dec. 29. 2022
Walmsley
Telephone Town Halls
Telephone Town Halls were held as a LIVE discussion about the City’s strategic transportation improvement plan.
Telephone Town Hall – South of the James
Dec. 8, 2022
Telephone Town Hall – North of the James
Dec. 7, 2022
Focus Groups
Three focus group sessions were held in January and February 2023 to share weighted needs maps with people who live in or represent communities of concern. Community members reviewed the needs maps and provided feedback. Focus group reports for each session are linked below.
East End
January 19, 2023
Southside
January 26, 2023
Northside
February 2, 2023
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