Richmond advocacy groups poll residents on key housing issues as city drafts ‘Code Refresh’
April 16, 2026, WRIC ABC 8News
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new poll shows Richmonders are feeling the housing squeeze as the city continues drafting its plans for “Code Refresh.”
On Thursday, April 16, local housing advocacy coalition “Homes for All Our Neighborhoods,” hosted a press conference on how residents feel regarding key housing issues.
The coalition conducted the poll by surveying 621 Richmonders from Mar. 20 through Mar. 29 using targeted advertisements and text messages. Several groups based on race, age, renters and owners were surveyed.
“Folks throughout the city want to welcome people into their own neighborhoods and want to ensure that there’s opportunities for new housing throughout that,” said Executive director Tom Fitzpatrick.