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PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Draft Land Use Map Proposes Lower Residential Density Across County

Chesterfield County's draft updated comprehensive plan proposes roughly 10 percent less residential density and 7.5 percent less commercial density countywide, with the biggest reductions in Bermuda and Matoaca districts south and west of Route 288.

Sep 10, 2026Chesterfield on Point
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Growth & Development

West Ridge High School, $60M road project on pace for 2027

West Ridge High School and a $60 million north-south road connector in western Chesterfield County are both scheduled to open in August 2027.

Jul 27, 2026Richmond BizSense
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

West Ridge High School Reaches Construction Milestone

Chesterfield County celebrated the structural completion of West Ridge High School, its first new high school in 20 years, with a topping-off ceremony on June 16, 2026.

Jul 1, 2026Chesterfield County Public Schools (YouTube)
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Growth & Development

Chesterfield Planning Commission member steps down to return to school

Tommy Owens, chairman of the Chesterfield Planning Commission for six and a half years, has resigned to pursue a remote PhD in business administration starting in August 2026.

Jun 22, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

West Ridge High School reaches construction milestone

Chesterfield County celebrated a major construction milestone at West Ridge High School on Duval Road, marking the progression toward the opening of the county's first new high school in over two decades.

Jun 16, 2026WRIC 8News Local