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RVAgreen 2050 is the City of Richmond's equity-centered climate action and resilience planning initiative. RVAgreen 2050 will identify actions that equitably reduce pollution and help the community adapt to extreme heat, precipitation, and flooding.
The following key groups will guide the RVAgreen 2050 planning process. An open call was put out to the community for applications to participate in these groups in August 2020.
All meetings of the groups below are open to the public. Click on the tabs above to learn more.
Demographics Report: The Office of Sustainability recognizes that these groups (the Roundtable and Working Groups) do not represent everyone in the the Richmond community. Check out a comparison of demographic information for these groups. There will be many additional opportunities for all Richmond community members to engage in RVAgreen 2050 development.
Racial Equity & Environmental Justice Roundtable
A group of Richmond residents, with at least one representing each City Council District, who are paid for their time and lived experience expertise, with the following roles:
- Help the City center equity in the planning process and elevate frontline community voices
- Inform and guide planning process and provide recommendations for RVAgreen 2050
- Serve as liaisons to ensure community needs and assets are integrated into planning process
The Roundtable will help us reach communities on the frontlines of climate change - those who are hit first and worst by the impacts of environmental injustice and the climate crisis. These communities confront many vulnerabilities, including racism, poverty, housing insecurity, and more, which intensify climate threats. These communities are also underrepresented in City of Richmond planning processes for many reasons, which may include: 1) traditional meetings conflict with work or home schedules, 2) the policy and planning processes sometimes use technical language that is difficult to understand – regardless of educational or income level, or 3) people feel burnout from participating in past efforts that have sometimes seen limited results from the efforts. In Richmond, these individuals are typically those who are lower- income, Hispanic and Latino, and/or Black and African-American.
Working Groups
Five groups with at least eight members providing topical expertise on RVAgreen 2050 goals and strategies to the Roundtable. They will assist with translating community priorities into equitable climate action and resilience strategies.
Topics:
Community - Centering community priorities, community resilience
Potential topics such as: well-paying, sustainable jobs; affordable and sustainable housing; education; health and safety; neighborhood beautification
Buildings & Energy - Clean and equitable energy sources; healthy, resilient, zero-carbon buildings
Potential topics such as: renewable energy; grid security; housing; building energy efficiency
Environment - Ecosystem resilience, regeneration, and conservation
Potential topics such as: green space and trees; biodiversity; water quality and conservation
Transportation - Clean and equitable mobility systems, infrastructure, and land use
Potential topics such as: public transportation; biking and walking; electric vehicles; densification; transit-oriented development
Waste - Zero waste, circular economy
Potential topics such as: reducing, reusing, and recycling; composting; circular economy
The Racial Equity & Environmental Justice Roundtable is a group of 12 Richmond residents, with at least one representing each City Council District, who are paid for their time and lived experience expertise, with the following roles:
- Help the City center equity in the planning process and elevate frontline community voices
- Inform and guide planning process and provide recommendations for RVAgreen 2050
- Serve as liaisons to ensure community needs and assets are integrated into planning process
The Roundtable will help us reach communities on the frontlines of climate change - those who are hit first and worst by the impacts of environmental injustice and the climate crisis. These communities confront many vulnerabilities, including racism, poverty, housing insecurity, and more, which intensify climate threats. These communities are also underrepresented in City of Richmond planning processes for many reasons, which may include: 1) traditional meetings conflict with work or home schedules, 2) the policy and planning processes sometimes use technical language that is difficult to understand – regardless of educational or income level, or 3) people feel burnout from participating in past efforts that have sometimes seen limited results from the efforts. In Richmond, these individuals are typically those who are lower- income, Hispanic and Latino, and/or Black and African-American.
Transparency: All meetings of the Roundtable are open to the public. Please contact Brianne Fisher for more information and to sign up to attend or speak at a Roundtable meeting.
Date | Location | Materials |
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10/27/2020 4-6 pm |
Virtual | |
11/10/2020 4-6 pm |
Virtual | |
11/24/2020 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 11.24.2020 |
12/8/2020 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 12.8.2020 |
12/22/2020 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 12.22.2020 |
1/5/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 1.5.2021 |
1/19/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 1.19.2021 |
2/2/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 2.2.2021 |
3/16/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 3.16.2021 |
3/30/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 3.30.2021 |
5/18/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 5.18.2021 |
8/17/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 8.17.2021 |
10/12/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 10.12.2021 |
12/14/2021 4-6 pm |
Virtual | Roundtable Discussion Slides 12.14.2021 |
More meetings TBA |
Purpose: Five Working Groups will provide topical expertise on RVAgreen 2050 goals and strategies to the Racial Equity & Environmental Justice Roundtable. They will also assist with translating community priorities into equitable climate action and resilience strategies; identifying opportunities for community engagement and community capacity building; and building government accountability.
Composition: Five groups with at least eight members providing topical expertise on RVAgreen 2050 goals and strategies to the Roundtable. Among the members will be:
- Community Co-Chair: A resident of Richmond with topical expertise who will work with the other co-chair and coordinator to review meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and report to the Roundtable
- City Co-Chair: A City of Richmond staff member with topical expertise who will work with the other co-chair and coordinator to review meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and report to the Roundtable
- At least one Roundtable member: A resident of Richmond who is also on the Roundtable who will lend their lived experience expertise and ideas to the Working Group
- Additional members: Residents of Richmond, people who work in Richmond, and additional City of Richmond staff members with topical expertise who will help develop equitable climate action and resilience strategies
- Coordinators: Office of Sustainability staff members who will manage group logistics including setting meeting agendas, taking notes, communications, and meeting facilitation along with the co-chairs
Topics: The Working Groups are divided into 5 broad topic areas listed below. Additionally, there are cross-sectional topics, such as racial equity, engagement and communications, government accountability, community wealth, affordable housing, and health, that have representation across multiple topic areas.
Transparency: All Working Group meetings are open to the public and meeting materials will be posted on this webpage. Office of Sustainability staff coordinators for each group are listed below - contact us for more information.
The Buildings & Energy Working Group will address topics such as renewable energy, building energy efficiency, housing, and electric grid security.
Office of Sustainability staff coordinator: Dawn Oleksy
Date | Location | Topic | Materials | Recording |
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11/6/2020 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement | For their first meeting, all RVAgreen 2050 Working Groups participated in Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement training facilitated by Virginia Community Voice | N/A |
11/18/2020 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Virtual | Process overview, topics, materials, research needs | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 11.18.2020 | Link |
12/16/2020 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 vision | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 12.16.2020 | Link |
1/6/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 Equity Screening Tool | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 1.6.2021 | Link |
1/20/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 1.20.2021 | Link |
2/3/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting objectives | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 2.3.2021 | Link |
2/17/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 2.17.2021 | Link |
3/3/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 3.3.2021 | Link |
3/24/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Incorporating Roundtable and city staff feedback into draft strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 3.24.2021 | Link |
5/26/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Reviewing community feedback and prioritizing strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 5.26.2021 | Link |
6/16/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting impacts of prioritized strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 6.16.2021 | Link |
7/14/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 1 | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 7.14.2021 | Link |
8/4/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 2 | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 8.4.2021 | Link |
8/25/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Indicators and Accountability | Link | |
11/17/2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Plan Deliverables | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 11.17.2021 | Link |
2/9/2022 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Introducing the Draft Plan | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 02.09.2022 | Link |
6/29/2022 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Virtual | Engagement Results and Next Steps | RVAgreen 2050 Buildings & Energy Working Group Meeting Slides 06.29.2022 | Link |
The Community Working Group will address topics such as well-paying and sustainable jobs, affordable and sustainable housing, education, health and safety, and neighborhood beautification.
Office of Sustainability staff coordinator: Brianne Fisher.
Date | Location | Topic | Materials | Recording |
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11/6/2020 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement | For their first meeting, all RVAgreen 2050 Working Groups participated in Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement training facilitated by Virginia Community Voice | N/A |
11/20/2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual | Process overview, topics, materials, research needs | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 11.20.2020 | Link |
12/18/2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 vision | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 12.18.2020 | Link |
1/8/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 Equity Screening Tool | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 1.8.2021 | Link |
1/22/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 1.22.2021 | Link |
2/16/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting objectives |
Rescheduled due to inclement weather closure RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 2.16.2021 |
Link |
2/26/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 2.26.2021 | Link |
3/12/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 3.12.2021 | Link |
3/26/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Incorporating Roundtable and city staff feedback into draft strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 3.26.2021 | Link |
5/28/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Reviewing community feedback and prioritizing strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 5.28.2021 | Link |
6/25/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting impacts of prioritized strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 6.25.2021 | Link |
7/16/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 1 | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 7.16.2021 | Link |
8/6/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 2 | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 8.6.2021 | Link |
8/27/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Indicators and Accountability | Link | |
11/19/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Plan Deliverables | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 11.19.2021 | Link |
2/11/2022 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Introducing the Draft Plan | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 02.11.2022 | Link |
6/24/2022 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Engagement Results and Next Steps | RVAgreen 2050 Community Working Group Meeting Slides 06.24.2022 | Link |
The Environment Working Group will address topics such as green space, tree canopy, biodiversity, and water quality and conservation.
Office of Sustainability staff coordinator: Brianne Fisher.
Date | Location | Topic | Materials | Recording |
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11/6/2020 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement | For their first meeting, all RVAgreen 2050 Working Groups participated in Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement training facilitated by Virginia Community Voice | N/A |
11/16/2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual | Process overview, topics, materials, research needs | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 11.16.2020 | Link |
12/14/2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 vision, equity tool | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 12.14.2020 | Link |
1/4/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 Equity Screening Tool | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 1.4.2021 | Link |
1/25/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 1.25.2021 | Link |
2/8/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting objectives | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 2.8.2021 | Link |
2/22/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 2.22.2021 | Link |
3/3/2021 3 - 5 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 3.3.2021 | Link |
3/22/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Incorporating Roundtable and city staff feedback into draft strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 3.22.2021 | Link |
5/24/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Reviewing community feedback and prioritizing strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 5.24.2021 | Link |
6/14/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting impacts of prioritized strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 6.14.2021 | Link |
7/12/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 7.12.2021 | Link |
8/2/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 8.2.2021 | Link |
8/23/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Indicators and Accountability | ||
11/15/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Plan Deliverables | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 11.15.2021 | Link |
2/7/2022 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Introducing the Draft Plan | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 02.07.2022 | Link |
6/27/22 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Engagement Results and Next Steps | RVAgreen 2050 Environment Working Group Meeting Slides 06.27.22 | Link |
The Transportation and Mobility Working Group will address topics such as public transportation, biking and walking, electric vehicles, densification, and transit-oriented development.
Office of Sustainability staff coordinator: Dawn Oleksy
Date | Location | Topic | Materials | Recording |
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11/6/2020 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement | For their first meeting, all RVAgreen 2050 Working Groups participated in Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement training facilitated by Virginia Community Voice | N/A |
11/19/2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual | Process overview, topics, materials, research needs | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 11.19.2020 | Link |
12/17/2020 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 vision | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 12.18.2020 | Link |
1/7/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 Equity Screening Tool | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 1.7.2021 | Link |
1/21/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 1.21.2021 | Link |
2/4/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting objectives | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 2.4.2021 | Link |
2/18/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | CANCELLED | |
3/4/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 3.4.2021 | Link |
3/25/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Incorporating Roundtable and city staff feedback into draft strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation Working Group Meeting Slides 3.25.2021 | Link |
5/27/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Reviewing community feedback and prioritizing strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 5.27.2021 | Link |
6/17/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Drafting impacts of prioritized strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 6.17.2021 | Link |
7/15/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 1 | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 7.15.2021 | Link |
8/5/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 2 | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 8.5.2021 | Link |
8/26/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Indicators and Accountability | Link | |
11/18/2021 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Plan Deliverables | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 11.18.2021 | Link |
2/10/2022 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Introducing the Draft Plan | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 02.10.2022 | Link |
6/30/22 1 - 3 p.m. |
Virtual | Engagement Results and Next Steps | RVAgreen 2050 Transportation & Mobility Working Group Meeting Slides 06.30.2022 | Link |
The Waste Reduction and Recovery Working Group will address topics such as reducing, reusing, and recycling materials; composting; and circular economy.
Office of Sustainability staff coordinator: Dawn Oleksy
Date | Location | Topic | Materials | Recording |
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11/6/2020 9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement | For their first meeting, all RVAgreen 2050 Working Groups participated in Equitable Decision-Making & Community Engagement training facilitated by Virginia Community Voice | N/A |
11/19/2020 9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Virtual | Process overview, topics, materials, research needs | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 11.19.2020 | Link |
12/17/2020 9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 vision | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 12.18.2020 | Link |
1/7/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | RVAgreen 2050 Equity Screening Tool | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 1.7.2021 | Link |
1/21/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 1.21.2021 | Link |
2/4/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Drafting objectives | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 2.4.2021 | Link |
2/25/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 2.25.2021 | Link |
3/4/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Drafting strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 3.4.2021 | Link |
3/25/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Incorporating Roundtable and city staff feedback into draft strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Working Group Meeting Slides 3.25.2021 | Link |
5/27/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Reviewing community feedback and prioritizing strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 5.27.2021 | Link |
6/17/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Drafting impacts of prioritized strategies | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 6.17.2021 | Link |
7/15/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 1 | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 7.15.2021 | Link |
8/5/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Equitable Implementation and Accountability Framework Pt. 2 | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 8.5.2021 | Link |
8/26/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Indicators and Accountability | Link | |
11/18/2021 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Plan Deliverables | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 8.5.2021 | Link |
2/10/2022 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Introducing the Draft Plan | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 02.10.2022 | Link |
6/30/22 9 - 11 a.m. |
Virtual | Engagement Results and Next Steps | RVAgreen 2050 Waste Reduction & Recovery Meeting Slides 06.30.2022 | Link |
Community-wide engagement will occur throughout the RVAgreen 2050 planning process, with four specific periods as described below. In addition to these opportunities, members of the public are welcome to:
- Visit the Office of Sustainability during virtual "office hours"
- Sign up to be an RVAgreen 2050 Ambassador
- Email us with questions and input
- Attend Roundtable and Working Group meetings (click the tabs above)
- Sign up for email updates
- Check out the RVAgreen 2050 planning process website for more ways to get involved!
Spring-Summer 2020
The goal of this phase of the RVAgreen 2050 planning process is to listen to the community and gather information on successes, challenges, and everyday needs. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we adjusted our engagement plans based on impacts on residents and moved our focus to engaging organizations that work to empower communities on the frontlines of climate change. Additionally, to reduce redundancy, we found previous surveys and reports from other organizations to help identify and add context to the community priority list. A community-wide online survey rounded out this phase of the process. Learn more about what we heard.
Spring 2021
Throughout the month of April 2021, the Office of Sustainability collected input from the entire Richmond community on the draft content for RVAgreen 2050! We received over 450 survey responses, comments, and questions about our draft vision, goals, and objectives. Visit the RVAgreen 2050 website for more information about the results of this engagement.
Spring-Summer 2022
In spring 2022, the draft plan was shared for community-wide input and it was finalized during summer 2022.
Fall 2022
The Office of Sustainability will seek approval of the plan from City Administration and the Mayor. It will then submit the plan to City Council for adoption and begin implementation in collaboration with residents, community organizations, stakeholders, and other partners. Visit the RVAgreen 2050 website for more information.