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Planning commission backs conveyance of city surplus land to Eden Village for tiny‑home community; council to negotiate terms
Summary
Commission recommended selling two surplus city parcels for nominal consideration to Eden Village of Richmond Inc. for a proposed tiny‑home community for people exiting homelessness; commissioners and the council member sought clearer conditions tying sale to financing and project targets.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend that City Council authorize a nominal conveyance of city‑owned land at 1501 and portions of 1601 Bridal (Fendall) Avenue to Eden Village of Richmond Inc., a local affiliate of the Eden Village model of tiny‑home communities, to facilitate construction of permanent affordable housing for people exiting homelessness.
Steve Artis, senior policy adviser to the chief administrative officer, told commissioners the proposal would convey roughly 3.05 acres (1501 Bridal) and up to 2.62 acres (1601 Bridal) for a nominal price of $100. The property is surplus and largely vacant, assessed at about $299,000; Eden Village is seeking federal grant support and needed a specific parcel to meet a May 22 application deadline for a Federal Home Loan Bank…
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