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Council adopts consent agenda amid public opposition to new density and support for Ronald McDonald House
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda after a public hearing featuring opposition to several special-use permits and concerns about increased density, parking and corporate ownership of rental housing; the Jackson Ward community voiced support for a proposed Ronald McDonald House project included on the consent list.
The Richmond City Council adopted the consent agenda after a public hearing that included multiple speakers opposing special-use permits that would increase housing density across neighborhoods and at least one neighborhood endorsement for a hospital-adjacent Ronald McDonald House project.
Public opposition to special-use permits. Dozens of commenters asked council to slow or deny special-use permits and zoning changes that would allow higher-density development. Speakers including Linda Woods, Jennifer Beausoleil (whose written…
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