Richmond's mixed-use districts where live/work is the default rather than the exception. Distinct from the residential /corridors page, which covers infrastructure value corridors for single-family buyers.
Former industrial across the river from Downtown — heavy adaptive-reuse, large floorplates, by-right live/work the norm. Best for makers, creative agencies, professional services that want loft footprint.
Confirm specific zone per parcel on Richmond GeoHub — pockets vary block by block.
Richmond's fastest-evolving mixed-use neighborhood — breweries, food halls, and converted industrial buildings sitting next to new mixed-use construction. Live/work by-right across most of the district.
Boundaries and zone overlays shifted during Code Refresh — re-check current ordinance.
Highest by-right density — central business with vertical mix designed in. Best for professional offices that want walkable downtown but live on-site.
Many parcels have active SUPs layered on top; check title for restrictions or expansions.
Vertical mixed-use along the river. Strong by-right framework, frequent live/work loft inventory, plus pipeline of new construction.
Riverfront overlays and floodplain considerations can affect retrofit cost — verify before retrofit budgeting.
Commercial corridor profiles for live/work decisioning. Distinct from the residential /corridors page (which covers infrastructure value corridors).
Informational only — not legal or planning advice. Richmond's Code Refresh draft has not been adopted by City Council; the 1976-era Chapter 30 ordinance remains in force as of May 2026. Verify any zone code, cap, or process directly with the City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review before purchase, lease, or build-out.