This week highlighted just how much Richmond’s residents are driving the conversation. More than 4,400 people have taken part in zoning refresh events so far, and over 2,000 comments were submitted on the draft maps alone. Ten speakers showed up to support the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan, adding personal stories and community history to the public record. And across meetings, neighbors weighed in on parks, preservation, and neighborhood change.

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Next week’s special “Community Spotlight” edition will highlight a few of the neighbors and other efforts whose voices made a meaningful difference this fall.