Richmond neighborhoods
I Love Church Hill
Close community and neighborhood haunts are the hallmark of this eastern Richmond historic district. more
Richmond Block by Block
Take a walk down several notable streets that represent pieces of our region’s story. more
Turn up the Volume
This renovated Fan house is worldly, modern and a little punk-rock. more
I Love Bon Air
This quaint, not-so-suburban community offers culture and character south of the river. more
Guiding Force
Alfred Durham has gone above and beyond the role of police chief, playing, at various times, mentor, father figure and community activist to the city’s neediest neighborhoods. more
Lasting Legacy
How Historic Richmond purchased 33 houses in the early 1980s to spark Church Hill North’s rebirth more
I Love the Museum District
The VMFA serves as the cultural and recreational hub of this friendly, walkable city neighborhood. more
Scott’s Addition’s Miracle Growth
A community no one had heard of 10 years ago has exploded into life. more
High Living
Increasing rents may make way for high-rise condos in Scott’s Addition. more
I Love the North Side
Stately trees, interesting architecture and friendly neighbors characterize North Side’s historic neighborhoods. more
The Revival of Brookland Park
A North Side neighborhood plagued for decades by vacant properties is experiencing a burst of activity. Is it enough to bring lasting change? more
Welcome to Little Saigon
An ode to Horsepen Road, Richmond’s stellar Vietnamese-food haven more
I Love Libbie and Grove
This popular, walkable area offers charming homes with shopping and restaurants galore. more
I Love Forest Hill
Easy access to outdoor recreation is just one attraction to this city neighborhood. more
Being Neighborly
The interracial, intergenerational effort to preserve a neighborhood’s stories – and build a new community. more
Richmond Magazine's Best & Worst 2015
What's hot -and what's not - in RVA, based on our annual reader survey results more
The View from Here
Barton Heights has endured the typical inner-city cycles of domesticity and difficulty, and is today one of the city’s most character-filled neighborhoods. Find out more during the Community Conversations series May 5 at The Valentine. more