Richmond City Council had a packed week. From proposed housing developments and utility rate increases to updates on city trees and infrastructure audits, councilmembers and committees reviewed dozens of items.

This week's City Council roundup is packed with ideas: more affordable housing, greener streets, job-creating investments, and safer intersections. The answers aren’t simple. But here’s one thing we know for sure: this information doesn’t mean anything if the public doesn’t know about it. That’s why this blog exists—to break it down, make it accessible, and spark real conversation about what kind of city we’re building together.

This week, the City of Richmond didn’t just talk—they acted, advancing big investments in parks, public spaces, and infrastructure that shape our everyday lives. Here’s what City Council and the Urban Design Committee (UDC) got done, and why it matters to you.