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The City of Richmond:
Virginia’s Working Capital

Since its founding in 1607, the city of Richmond has always been the strategic center of commerce, innovation, and decision-making power in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The city offers low business costs, a pro-business climate, robust financial programs, and a smart, creative workforce with solid education and experience in the technical, scientific, and creative professions. So, in a city founded on commerce, innovation and decision-making power, where will your company get to work?

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Featured Projects

Leigh Street Armory Armory Restoration & Adaptive Reuse

Restoration and Adaptive Reuse With a $600,000 Industrial Revitalization Fund grant in hand, this historic, one-of-a-kind former African American armory will be transformed into the new home of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Learn More.
East End Initiative

Welcome to Richmond’s oldest neighborhood, and one of its newest revitalization projects! Plans to transform this historic community include pedestrian and bike enhancements to the MLK bridge, landscaping along Nine Mile Road, and much more. Learn more.
Broad Street ArtBiz District

The spine of the central business district and the connector between two VCU campuses, the Broad Street ArtBiz District is experiencing exciting changes…changes that promise to improve the character and aesthetics of the commercial corridor and attract a diverse mix of businesses. Learn More.
Shockoe Bottom Revitalization

Building on more than ten years of planning efforts, including the recently completed Downtown Master Plan, the city is dedicated to revitalizing and re-imagining this historic center of commerce—turning it into the new center of Richmond’s creative economy. Learn More.

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Economic & Community Development News

Richmond Ranked in Top 10 of Best Cities for College Grads

May 15th, 2013

NBC 12 News reports that the Richmond region is ranked 8th in the U.S. as one of the best cities for recent college graduates based on unemployment rate for college graduates, local wage premium for a college degree, and cost of living. Learn more.

National Geographic Channel Movie "Killing Kennedy" to be Filmed in Richmond

May 2nd, 2013

The National Geographic Channel is returning to Richmond to film a historical televsion drama based on "Killing Kennedy," a book written by talk show host Bill O'Reilly. Read more.

Washingtonian Magazine Features Richmond as Great Escape

April 26th, 2013

April, 2013 - Todd Kilman of Washingtonian Magazine features Richmond as one of 15 great escapes, highlighing Richmond's rich dining scene. Read more.

City to Hold Land Use, Transportation & Design Workshop for Manchester Industrial District

April 26th, 2013

The City's Departments of Planning & Development Review and Public Works - Transportation, in conjunction with Kimley-Horn Associates, will hold a two-day Design Workshop to discuss zoning, land use, bulk and massing, character and quality of materials, public improvements, and transportation and parking, as well as design standards for the Manchester Industrial District. Learn more.