RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority (RRHA) is making good on its promise to upgrade several of its buildings.
The urgency to make the necessary changes comes after several senior residents put RRHA officials on notice that the living conditions inside of some of the buildings were not acceptable.
Now the housing leaders are putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to improving the quality of life for its residents.
The problem dates back to July of 2024 when several senior residents were sweltering in the communal areas inside of the Stonewall Place building located near Semmes Avenue due to malfunctioning HVAC system.
On Sept. 5, RRHA announced they are spending $18 million to upgrade six senior living buildings that current residents say need improvements. However, several believe that the attention RRHA is showing to the renovations needs to be shown in other areas as well.
“This is a whole building issue. I’m surprised our building haven’t fallen into the ground,” one resident said.