Document Type
Professional Plan Capstone
Original Publication Date
2024
Client
Bike Walk RVA (Sports Backers)
Location
Richmond, VA
Date of Submission
May 2024
Abstract
Once completed, the Fall Line trail will provide a 43-mile active transportation route through Central Virginia from Ashland to Petersburg. Three miles of the trail’s alignment follow Commerce Road in Richmond’s Southside. As Manchester continues to undergo rapid change, trail-oriented development (TrOD) offers an opportunity to accommodate growth and transform the industrial corridor into a mixed-use destination as envisioned by the city’s master plan. While TrOD within the study area represents both economic and community development, relatively low residential property values and median incomes within surrounding neighborhoods warrant proactive measures to mitigate potential displacement pressures. Drawing from precedents set by peer projects across the country and the priorities expressed by local stakeholders, this plan makes recommendations for land use and accompanying policies to achieve sustainable and inclusive development along the Commerce Road segment of the Fall Line trail.
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Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects