Inviting the community back downtown

A vibrant downtown needs energy — people gathering, creating, and celebrating. Our Activate work brings Richmond’s heart back to life through local business support, public art, events, and hands-on engagement for residents and students alike.

A vibrant downtown is fueled by its entrepreneurs and small business owners. And we’re here to help them. No matter what kind of support they need, John Przybysz, our Director of Small Business Success, can be their first stop. If you’ve got a business in our city’s core, or want to start one, reach out to John today!

We’re uniting local vision with regional businesses and national expertise. Our partnership with Downtown Strategies will help bring small and medium-sized businesses with a track record of success to our downtown.

The Richmond Parks and Recreation Department has an exciting plan to reveal the river and turn the Whitewater Gorge into a destination. From kayaking and canoeing, to ziplining, to boulder climbing, your next adventure starts here. Learn more by reading the Gorge Activation Plan, which is funded in part by Revitalize Richmond.

A downtown is only as good as its public spaces. With community partners, we are improving green spaces, installing public art, adding wayfinding signs, and more.

Have you ever wanted to explore a new hobby, activity, or even develop a prototype for a new business, but haven’t been able to invest in the equipment upfront? The Hive Richmond might be the space for you. The Hive will be a new maker space located on the corner of Main and 10^th streets that will support creativity in all its forms.

Downtown Richmond is a place where people can come together. By supporting and creating fun, attractive events and programming, we will bring people into our downtown neighborhood to engage, enjoy, and explore.