RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A local group is offering a solution for residents looking for affordable housing as the city of Richmond continues drafting its plans for “Code Refresh.”
On Tuesday, March 31, local housing advocacy coalition “Homes for All Our Neighborhoods,” hosted a press conference highlighting how to keep residents in the city — creating more affordable single-family homes or duplexes. The event included representatives from Richmond Metro Habitat for Humanity, Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, Better Housing Coalition, Project: Homes and Housing Opportunities Made Equal.
Executive director Tom Fitzpatrick said they must be made no more than 1,500 square feet and create more homes with less costs…