Creighton Court demolition moves forward without firm plans for low-income housing
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority celebrated the completion of phase one in their project to redevelop Creighton Court on Wednesday.
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The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority celebrated the completion of phase one in their project to redevelop Creighton Court on Wednesday.
About 900 families living in properties run by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority could face eviction if they don’t pay rent or seek rental assistance by January.
RRHA works with the Richmond Police Department, and advocates say that cooperation can have long-term effects on residents and their families.
Advocates and public housing residents say instead of making them feel safe, Richmond Police officers regularly harass and intimidate them and their neighbors. A spokesperson for the department says they're trying to increase non-policing engagement around community events to repair broken trust.