Richmond is rewriting its entire zoning code. The result could allow two homes plus an accessory unit on nearly every single-family lot in the city — and critics say it will incentivize the demolition of the modest, historic homes that already provide affordable housing.

In this episode of Virginia Insider, Uriah Kiser breaks down the city’s Code Refresh proposal, the Style Weekly reporting that raised serious red flags, and why this rewrite appears to conflict with Richmond’s own 2020 master plan. From Carytown and The Fan to the broader question of who actually benefits from denser “dwelling units,” this is the story Virginia’s capital isn’t loudly advertising.

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