Project Update: Plant Trees in Northside📍
Trees do a lot more than look good, such as providing cleaner air and shade🌳
Join Pete as he visits some newly planted Swamp White Oaks in Northside, and highlights the benefits these little giants will bring to the 3rd District!
This project was completed by the Urban Forestry Team in City of Richmond, VA Government City of Richmond VA Public Works
Did you know you could request a tree to be planted on city property?
Complete the form at go.rva.gov/plantacitytree
Shout out to the great org's making Richmond more green everyday such as Groundwork RVA Southside ReLeaf - tag any more in the comments that help make our city more environmentally sustainable!
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06/17/2026
Co-governance. Civic participation. Shared power. Democracy in action.
This year, the Richmond People's Budget Commission and staff came together for our annual workshop to reflect on our pilot cycle, celebrate what worked, and take a critical look at where we can improve.
Through thoughtful discussion, transparency, and consensus-building, we're working together to strengthen Participatory Budgeting in Richmond and make the next cycle even better.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue building a more inclusive and resident-driven process.
Our deepest thanks to The Shockoe Institute for allowing us to use their beautiful space
Photo credits Ben Comenetz
From RVA to NYC 🪙➡️🗽
This weekend, the Richmond People’s Budget team took our signature coin to New York City for a learning exchange with The People’s Money team at NYC’s Civic Engagement Commission.
From Staten Island to Queens, we had the opportunity to shadow voting events, share best practices, and connect with fellow participatory budgeting practitioners working to put decision-making power directly in residents’ hands.
Participatory budgeting is still growing across the U.S., and collaborations like these help strengthen the movement nationwide.
Huge thanks to the NYC Civic Engagement Commission for hosting us and to the The Participatory Budgeting Project for making the connection possible!
06/10/2026
June Richmond People’s Budget Steering Commission Meeting Announcement
🗓 June 13, 2026
🕔 10 AM - 4 PM
📍The Shockoe Institute
Note — this is a working session where the Commission and PB staff roll up their sleeves to plan, refine, and strengthen the participatory budgeting process. This meeting is open to the public.
✅ Agenda and minutes will be posted at rvapb.org (link in bio)
Escucha el testimonio de Flor, organizadora comunitaria, y conoce por qué este trabajo es importante para nuestra comunidad.
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Síguenos y acompáñanos mientras estos proyectos siguen creciendo.
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Hear a brief testimonial from Jerome, a previous Steering Committee member -
🎬 Full video on YouTube (link in bio)
📩 Subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio)
📱 Follow us for updates as projects move forward!
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Hear a brief testimonial from Abbey, a current Steering Committee member -
🎬 Full video on YouTube (link in bio)
📩 Subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio)
📱 Follow us for updates as projects move forward!
Our City. Our Money. Our Ideas.
Video by Underground Shorts
Music by NO BS! Brass Band
Hear a brief testimonial from Aaron, a previous Steering Committee member -
🎬 Full video on YouTube (link in bio)
📩 Subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio)
📱 Follow us for updates as projects move forward!
Our City. Our Money. Our Ideas.
Video by Underground Shorts
Music by NO BS! Brass Band
05/15/2026
📣 Want to learn more about Participatory Budgeting in Richmond?
RVAPB staff is currently offering short presentations for civic associations, schools, nonprofits, and other community-minded organizations! Topics can include:
✅ What is Participatory Budgeting?
✅ Cycle 1 outcomes & funded projects
✅ Ranked Choice Voting
✅ And more!
Presentations typically last 15–30 minutes and can be tailored to your group’s interests.
Interested in scheduling one? Email us at [email protected] (link in bio)
05/12/2026
We want you, we want you, we want you! As a new recruit!
Our May newsletter just dropped — in it you'll find
🧩 Open call: Steering Commission vacancy for a community member with a disability
🤝 Why commissions matter — and how your lived experience shapes better decisions
📢 Engagement opportunities for LGBTQ+ community members + RPS youth
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