Weekly Report
Biotech and MCV District
As of November 14, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Biotech and MCV District, 2022–2026.
Of Biotech and MCV District's $89M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 7% ($6M) is new construction: new buildings and major projects. The rest is the City reassessing existing property at higher values. How we tell construction from reassessment →
Typical home is the median change across the 121 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Biotech and MCV District among the 133 Richmond neighborhoods with at least 50 such homes (1 = fastest growth).
Source: City of Richmond Assessor (published 2026-05-26). data file ↗ · search portal ↗
Special use & zoning
Special-use permits in Biotech and MCV District: open applications still in the pipeline, plus recent filings and adopted permits. Each links to the City's record. See all open SUPs citywide, with what each is for →
Open special-use permits (1)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Special Use - New | 723 N 2nd St Richmond VA 23219 | Awaiting Revisions |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Biotech and MCV District — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Biotech and MCV District, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 24 | 7.6 yrs |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 12 | 5.9 yrs |
| Pavement Markings | 9 | 4.9 yrs |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 5 | 5.1 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 3 | 3.4 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 2 | 1.5 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 2 | 2.5 yrs |
| Repair or Remove Traffic and Street Signs | 2 | 18 days |
This week
Top categories opened
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 1 |
| Repair or Remove Traffic and Street Signs | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Pothole on Road | 1 |
Last 30 days: 6 opened, 10 closed.