$3 million to be allocated to these projects voted through Richmond People’s Budget

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The results of the Richmond People's Budget have been announced after more than 5,000 community members participated in what officials said is the first participatory budgeting process in both the city and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Richmond People's Budget is a program that allows Richmond residents to have a say in how part of the city's budget is spent, with the results of what capitol improvement projects will receive funding announced on Monday, May 5.

According to officials, each of Richmond's nine City Council districts were allocated a portion of the total funding based on factors such social vulnerability and community need, which is as follows:

• Districts 1, 2 and 4: $200,000 each
• Districts 3, 5 and 7: $300,000 each
• Districts 6, 8 and 9: $500,000 each

8News has broken down the top-selected projects that will be receiving funding in each district, as well as how much money will be allocated to each project, according to the Richmond People's Budget.

District 1

• Expanding community garden at Humphrey Calder Community Center -- $10,000
• Improve pedestrian safety at Humphrey Calder Community Center -- $45,000
• Installing water fountains at Humphrey Calder Community Center -- $25,000
• Improving pedestrian safety at Hamilton Street and Monument Avenue -- $65,000
• Installing bus shelters near the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts -- $30,000
• Improving pedestrian safety at the Belmont Library -- $20,000

District 2

• Plant trees in high-heat index areas in Richmond's Jackson Ward, Carver, Newtown West and Scott’s Addition neighborhoods -- $100,000
• Install bus shelters at the Kroger located on Lombardy -- $50,000
• Install trash cans in high-traffic areas district-wide -- $25,000

District 3

• Plant trees in Northside neighborhoods district-wide -- $100,000
• Provide tech upgrades for community centers and libraries (Calhoun Community Center, North Avenue Library and Ginter Park Library) -- $60,000
• Renovate Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Parklet (Gilpin Provisional project) -- $30,000
• Improve pedestrian crossings at Brookland Park Boulevard -- $60,000

District 4

• Improve sidewalks throughout the 4th District -- $200,000

District 5

• Install pedestrian hybrid beacon, curb bump-outs and bike lane protections -- $250,000
• Study of low visibility intersections -- $50,000

District 6

• Tree trimming, replanting and sidewalk restoration -- $250,000
• Accelerate bus shelter installation and upgrades -- $250,000

District 7

• Plant trees to increase urban canopy and shade -- $100,000
• Upgrade bus stops with seating and shelters -- $80,000
• Improve public lighting around parks for safety and visibility -- $100,000
• Install bat houses at community gardens and parks -- $20,000

District 8

• Enhance bus accessibility along Richmond Highway and key corridors -- $90,000
• Plant trees and native plants to combat urban heat islands -- $100,000
• Implement neighborhood road safety improvements -- $80,000
• Beautify high-traffic bus stops and intersections -- $100,000
• Improve the garden and community center at Hickory Hill -- $30,000
• Repair traffic barrier and improve safety at Broad Rock Community Garden -- $50,000

District 9

• Improve sidewalks along Jahnke Road -- $250,000
• Install trash cans at bus stops district-wide -- $20,000
• Enhance bus stops with seating and shelter at Broad Rock Boulevard and Warwick Road -- $100,000
• Plant flowers and landscaping along the Midlothian corridor -- $20,000
• Install speed table on Alaska Avenue for traffic calming -- $20,000

Officials said with this cycle now complete, the Richmond People's Budget Commission and Team will release "public-facing project trackers" to allow residents to follow the progress of the funded projects.

For more information about the budget and the funded projects, go to the Richmond People's Budget's website.