Weekly Report
The Museum District
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in The Museum District, 2022–2026.
Of The Museum District's $469M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 10% ($48M) 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 2,454 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places The Museum 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 The Museum 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 (5)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Special Use - New | 707 N Colonial Ave Richmond VA 23221 | Awaiting Revisions |
| May 8, 2026 | Special Use - New | 3142 Ellwood Ave Richmond VA 23221 | Submitted Online |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Special Use - New | 5 N Colonial Ave Rear Richmond VA 23221 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Special Use - New | 3415 Crenshaw Mews Al Richmond VA 23221 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Special Use - New | 3317 Monument Ave Rear Richmond VA 23221 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Special Use - New | 707 N Colonial Ave Richmond VA 23221 | Awaiting Revisions |
| May 8, 2026 | Special Use - New | 3142 Ellwood Ave Richmond VA 23221 | Submitted Online |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 2915 Grove Ave Richmond VA 23221 | Approved |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Special Use - New | 5 N Colonial Ave Rear Richmond VA 23221 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Special Use - New | 3415 Crenshaw Mews Al Richmond VA 23221 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Site Plan - New | 3301 Park Ave Richmond VA 23221 | Approved |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Development Review - New | 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd Richmond VA 23220 | Awaiting Revisions |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in The Museum District — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in The Museum District, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 259 | 8.2 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 97 | 5.4 yrs |
| Request New Tree Planting | 52 | 3.1 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 35 | 8.0 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 34 | 6.2 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 29 | 1.4 yrs |
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 22 | 6.4 yrs |
| Repair Stormwater Drain | 16 | 4.6 yrs |
This week
Last 30 days: 100 opened, 80 closed.