Richmond City Council Seeks Development Concepts for Northside Property to Expand Housing and Activate Corridor
The City of Richmond's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the redevelopment of a city-owned property at 4929 Chamberlayne Avenue. This 0.97-acre site, currently home to a vacant former school building, is located at the intersection of Azalea and Chamberlayne Avenues in the city's northside. The HCD is seeking innovative concepts to gauge market interest for potential uses, which could include multi-family residential, ground-floor commercial, community space, or a combination. The goal is to expand housing choices, strengthen the Chamberlayne Avenue corridor, and enhance connectivity to nearby amenities such as a Route 1 bus stop, a future North-South Pulse BRT station, Pine Camp Arts and Community Center, and Brookhill Azalea Shopping Center. Submissions for the RFEI are due by 3:00 p.m. ET on December 18, 2026.