New Development in Richmond, Virginia
568 development projects are moving through Richmond, Virginia's planning and zoning pipeline so far in 2026 — led by civic actions (30), infrastructure (5), institutional/public (1). Boardwalk indexes each from the source city meeting record, typically 12–24 months before a building permit exists. Data updated 2026-09-20.
Data through September 20, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
Planning & zoning stage · 12–24 months before constructionRichmond projects (YTD 2026)
568
Project categories
3
Top type
Civic Actions
U.S. projects indexed (YTD)
846,123
Richmond development by the numbers
| Project type | Projects (YTD) |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 30 |
| Infrastructure | 5 |
| Institutional/Public | 1 |
Richmond projects by entitlement status (YTD)
| Status in pipeline | Projects (YTD) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under review | 492 | 54.7% |
| Recommended for approval | 217 | 24.1% |
| Approved | 125 | 13.9% |
| Continued | 58 | 6.5% |
| Recommended for denial | 7 | 0.8% |
Richmond development — frequently asked questions
- How many development projects are happening in Richmond, Virginia?
- Boardwalk has indexed 568 development projects in Richmond, Virginia year-to-date in 2026, led by civic actions (30). Data refreshes weekly from source city and county meeting records.
- How early does Boardwalk surface Richmond projects?
- At the planning and zoning stage — typically 12 to 24 months before a building permit or construction bid exists. Each record is captured from the source city council or planning commission packet.
- Which county is Richmond in?
- Richmond is in Richmond city County, Virginia.