The Richmond City Council will meet Tuesday to review a sweeping redevelopment plan for the 143-acre Hilltop Mall site, consider new rules for public communication and counseling services after officer-involved shootings, and receive updates on rising property crime. The agenda also includes designating delegates for the League of California Cities conference, approving multiple public works and development contracts, and accepting $1.08 million in grant funding for bike and pedestrian improvements in downtown Point Richmond.
City seeks feedback on 143-acre mixed-use project to transform former shopping center
The Richmond City Council will review a comprehensive redevelopment plan that could transform the Hilltop Mall and surrounding 143 acres into a vibrant mixed-use community featuring thousands of new homes, retail spaces, and parks.
The Hilltop Horizon Specific Plan, funded by $1.25 million in state and regional grants, envisions transitioning from high-intensity residential density in the “Gateway District” near Interstate 80 to medium-density housing that better aligns with existing neighborhoods.
“The City’s vision for the Hilltop area is for a highly visible and accessible regional district, blended with a mix of vibrant uses,” according to the staff report from Community Development Director Lina Velasco…