Fan District Association

06/05/2026

The Fan has been named "Best Neighborhood to Live In" by the readers of Style Weekly for 2026! We love our little spot of the city and we're happy to hear so many others do too. The Fan has got it going on!

🏪 Locally owned businesses and incredible restaurants

🎉Awesome community events like the Holiday House Tour, Fan Arts Stroll, Strawberry Street Festival and Halloween on Hanover

🏡 Architecurally distinct and historically significant homes and buildings that are amazing to see

🌳Pleasant pocket parks for gathering with friends and family (Scuffletown, Paradise, Meadow and more!)

🤝 Welcoming, friendly and helpful neighbors who make the Fan a special place to live, visit, and enjoy.

Thank you for your appreciation, we appreciate you! Check out Style Magazine's Best of Richmond issue to see more of what's good in our city.

05/13/2026

It's the event of the (spring) season -- the Fan Arts Stroll! Thursday and Friday, May 14 and 15, wander down Hanover and Grove Avenues and shop from top-notch local artists, listen to live local music and take in the sights and sounds of the historic Fan District.

The stroll is active 4-8 p.m. each day on 2000-2500 Hanover Avenue and 2200-2500 Grove Avenue. Can't wait to see you!

05/13/2026

This Wednesday, May 13, there will be a community discussion about the Code Refresh at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Members from several neighborhood associations, including the Fan District Association, will be sharing information and speaking with neighbors about this very important issue. Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/neighborhood-conversation-about-richmonds-zoning-code-refresh-tickets-1988936766409

04/08/2026

The city's Zoning Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, April 8 from 4-6:30 p.m. at City Hall on the 5th floor. This body is integral to the Code Refresh process currently taking place in Richmond.

See the agenda for the meeting here:https://rva.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/ZAC%20April%202026%20Agenda.pdf

Can't make it in person? Join via Microsoft Teams here: https://bit.ly/CodeRefreshAC

The Zoning Advisory Council includes a diverse group of Richmonders who are helping to guide City planners on the overall direction of the zoning ordinance. This is not a decision-making body, but a volunteer group of citizens who will be the voice of Richmonders in the room.

03/27/2026

This Saturday, March 28! It's time to get our Fan-area parks in tip-top shape for the spring and summer seasons!

Join your friends and neighbors from 9 a.m.-noon at any of these parks: Federal; Grace; Meadow; Paradise; Scuffletown; and Sydney.

Equipment will be provided but feel free to bring your favorite garden tools. We'll be mulching, pulling weeds, cleaning up leaves and more. Please bring your own gloves.

Contact [email protected] for more information about volunteering for our parks.

03/20/2026

If you've been near Grace Park recently, you've no doubt noticed the beautiful new brick walkways that have been installed! The Fan District Association has completed this project to increase your enjoyment of the park. Thanks to Hard Shell Services, a local small business in the city, for installing the pathways.

03/15/2026

High winds, hail and maybe a tornado are forecast Monday (March 16). Make sure that you are prepared and aware to protect yourself, your friends and family, and your home.

This may also be a good time to sign up for Richmond Ready Alerts (https://rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts) in case there are any emergency messages. Stay safe out there.

02/27/2026

Have you commented on the new Code Refresh zoning maps? The deadline to submit feedback is Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m. At the very least, reviewing the maps and understanding how the streets around you may change is very valuable. See the proposed maps and learn more at www.rva.gov/coderefresh

02/12/2026

Public meeting! Learn more about the Code Refresh and the proposed zoning changes at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Feb. 12 from 6-8 p.m. Ask questions, get informed!

Join the Museum District Association tomorrow, February 12 for another Code Refresh Info Session!

02/10/2026

The Fan District Association Zoning Committee is holding its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held by Zoom, due to the FDA office being under renovation.

Any Fan resident who has a question or a concern about any zoning matter is invited to attend the meeting. There are a number of pending Special Use Permit (SUP) applications that will impact our neighborhood. Additionally, the City-wide Zoning Code Refresh, which will re-zone every parcel of land in the City, is currently open for Round 2 of public comment.

Email [email protected] for a link to the Zoom meeting.