RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The City of Richmond announced on Wednesday that it joined a national yearlong initiative to help local areas advance equity, health and well-being, supporting Mayor Danny Avula's Mayoral Action Plan (MAP).

According to a release from the city on Wednesday, Oct. 29, the city joined the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2025–2026 Cities of Opportunity Community Engagement Academy to support Avula's MAP, expanding civic partnership and improving health for Richmond residents.

“Richmond’s participation in the Cities of Opportunity Community Engagement Academy underscores our city’s commitment to putting people at the center of government,” Avula said. “We’re building a thriving Richmond, where every resident has a voice in shaping our shared future, and this partnersh

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