RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Planning Commission approved the Shockoe Valley Streets Improvement Project this week after years of ongoing design and development.
The project includes improvements to streets, sidewalks, intersections and public spaces to better accommodate people walking, biking, using transit and driving, Richmond officials said in a release on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Technical analysis and community engagement have shaped the design process since 2018, city leaders said. Development of the project has also considered the preservation and interpretation of significant cultural and historical resources in the area…