Planning Commission Approves Shockoe Valley Improvements
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The Commission approved proposed street and transportation improvements in Shockoe Valley by a 7-1 vote, with one commissioner recused, despite the Urban Design Committee’s recommendation of denial. The approval incorporates a Leigh Street roundabout and pedestrian-safety exhibit.
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What this means
The decision advances proposed infrastructure changes on Oliver Hill Way, North 18th Street, Venable Street, Mosby Street, and Leigh Street. Four other projects involving Hey Road improvements, a shared-use path, and a Bryan Park stormwater pond were referred to the August 13 Urban Design Committee meeting. A proposal for up to four attached homes at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue was continued to September 1.
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- Approved UDC 2026-07 for proposed street and transportation infrastructure improvements in Shockoe Valley by a 7-1 vote, with one recusal.
- Required integration of the Leigh St Roundabout / Pedestrian Safety exhibit into the approved Shockoe Valley project.
- Continued ORD. 2026-093, concerning up to four single-family attached dwellings at 3317 Rear Monument Avenue, to September 1, 2026.
- Referred proposed Hey Road improvements, a Terminal Place-to-Arthur Ashe Boulevard shared-use path, and a Bryan Park stormwater sediment catchment pond to the August 13, 2026 Urban Design Committee meeting.
- Adopted the July 21, 2026 Planning Commission minutes unanimously.
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