Westhaven Resident Planners
Resident Planners: Leading the way
Since September 2022, a dedicated group of Westhaven residents has been actively involved in a Resident Planning Program, created by CRHA and its partners. This program was designed to provide these Resident Planners with a solid understanding of important topics like community history, zoning regulations, urban design, housing options, decision-making processes, and financing. Throughout the program, participants have engaged with site models, drawings, and hands-on exercises to help shape the future of Westhaven.
We encourage everyone to explore the materials below and get involved in the planning process. The Resident Planners meet biweekly on Thursdays from 4-6 PM, and your feedback is essential to ensuring the new development reflects the needs and vision of the entire community.
Consensus Resident Planner Meeting
Join us for a Consensus Resident Planner Meeting on March 13th from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Westhaven Community Center.
This meeting is an opportunity for residents to review the proposed site plan and work together to reach a consensus on the vision for the future. Your voice matters—come share your thoughts and help shape the plan for our community!
Meet the Westhaven Resident Planners!
Rosia
Cyndi
Ivana
Earl
Janet
Alan
Shenia
Joy
Westhaven Resident Planners Materials
Westhaven Planners Review Booklet
From September 15, 2022-May 18, 2023, resident planners spent 2 hours every Thursday afternoon learning and working together to prepare to make big decisions about Westhaven’s redevelopment.
Westhaven Resident Planner Framework
On September 12, 2024, Brick and Story introduced a new framework for the resident planner meetings.
Design Open House #2
On October 24th, 2024, the design team gave a presentation to show the Westhaven Community a proposed site plan.
Westhaven Day Dashboard
On August 3, 2024 we held our first open house during Westhaven Day, where community members came together to share their thoughts and ideas.
Door Knocking Training
On October 10th, 2024, Brick and Story facilitated a door knocking training for residents during the Westhaven Resident Planners meeting.
11/7 Continued Discussion of Proposed Site Plan
On November 7th, 2024, the design team gave residents another deep dive into the proposed site plan.
1/23- Character Areas, Charette Summary, and Civil Updates
On January 23rd, 2025, the design team gave an update on the proposed site plan to show the Westhaven Community.
1/9- Proposed Site Plan
On January 9th, 2025, the design team gave a presentation to show the Westhaven Community a proposed site plan.
2/27- Bus Tour/Resident Planner Meeting
On February 27, 2025, Westhaven Resident Planners took a bus tour to visit six public housing sites in Richmond, followed by a facilitated discussion over lunch. Later, at 4 PM, they met with designers to share key takeaways and discuss how the insights could inform Westhaven’s redevelopment.