Weekly Report
The Diamond
As of November 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in The Diamond, 2022–2026.
Of The Diamond's $350M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 48% ($168M) 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 185 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places The Diamond 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 The Diamond: 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 →
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 1799 Encore Ave Richmond VA 23230 | Submitted Online |
| May 19, 2026 | Development Review - New | 2728 Hermitage Road Richmond VA 23220 | Pending Review |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 2800 Diamond View Dr Richmond VA 23230 | Under Review |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 2100 Maple Shade Lane Richmond VA 23227 | Approved |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd Richmond VA 23230 | Withdrawn |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 1781 Encore Ave Richmond VA 23230 | Under Review |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 1601 Overbrook Road Richmond VA 23220 | Approved |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 2728 Hermitage Road Richmond VA 23220 | Approved |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 2727 Diamond View Dr Richmond VA 23220 | Approved |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in The Diamond — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in The Diamond, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 7 | 4.7 yrs |
| Repair Stormwater Drain | 3 | 2.1 yrs |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 3 | 4.8 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 2 | 2.4 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 2 | 171 days |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 2 | 1.5 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 2 | 223 days |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 2 | 270 days |
This week
Top categories opened
| Pothole on Road | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 1 |
| Request New Streetlight | 1 |
Last 30 days: 6 opened, 9 closed.