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Redevelopment Commission approves $174,000 study for Northwest Fifth Street corridor
Summary
The Richmond Redevelopment Commission on Sept. 16 authorized $174,000 from the Johns Manville allocation area to fund a corridor revitalization study of Northwest Fifth Street, a multi‑mile project that officials say will require extensive utility coordination and possible right‑of‑way acquisition.
The Richmond Redevelopment Commission on Sept. 16 approved the appropriation of $174,000 from the Johns Manville allocation area to pay for a revitalization study of the Northwest Fifth Street corridor from I‑70 to U.S. 40.
The study, proposed by consultant firm Avenue, will produce a stakeholder‑driven plan that includes visioning, high‑level cost estimates, phasing recommendations and options for funding and implementation. The corridor covers roughly 3¼ miles and commissioners were told it will likely require extensive utility coordination and some right‑of‑way acquisition.
Beth (redevelopment staff) told the commission the project has appeared in Richmond transportation plans dating to 2015 and will also be included in the pending 2025 comprehensive plan. Corey Daley of Avenue, who presented the firm’s proposal, said the project will rely on a steering committee of city representatives, Earlham College, business owners and other corridor stakeholders. “If we are approved today is to get started immediately and be done by first quarter of next year,” Daley said, noting the March timeframe in Avenue’s proposal could shift depending on progress.
Commissioners pressed for active outreach to small business owners along the corridor, many of whom are Spanish speakers. Daley said he expects the city to lead recruitment of the steering committee, with Avenue coordinating attendance and follow‑up; Dustin (Planning Director, City of Richmond) was identified as the city lead on the project. Commissioners said they want the process to include targeted outreach rather than only open meeting notices.
The funding request — $174,000 from the Johns Manville allocation area — passed on a 4‑0 roll call (Michael Bloom, Jenny Lamon, Kathy Lucid, Allison Seidel all voting aye). Beth recorded the award as Resolution 10‑20‑25 in the meeting packet.
Commissioners and staff described the study as a preliminary, non‑engineering planning product: it will produce study‑level cost estimates, a recommended phasing approach and bid‑ready language only if subsequent tasks and funding are approved.
The commission did not authorize construction funding; Daley and staff said the study is intended to clarify probable costs so the city can pursue phased implementation and external funding sources.
A copy of Avenue’s proposal and the commission’s resolution will be available in the Redevelopment Commission records.
