A nationally significant cultural district with a rich artistic and architectural legacy, blending restored rowhouses with a growing residential renaissance.
Jackson Ward is the Primary “downtown” neighborhood. Its location slightly north of Broad Street between Belvidere Street and 3ed Street and Marshall Street and I-95 give it the advantage of literally being in downtown Richmond and also having excellent access to all of the other areas of Richmond. It is also half way between Virginia Commonwealth University Academic Campus (VCU) and the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Campus (MCV).The neighborhood has a strong community feel and boasts one of the largest collections of Greek revival and Victorian style buildings in the central East coast area. It’s also very fortunate to still possess the majority of the city’s cast-iron Victorian porches. It has been said that the collection of Cast ironwork in Jackson ward is second only to New Orleans! It’s definitely worth a good look!
The Future of Jackson ward is looking bright. Aggressive revitalization and renovation efforts are bringing many properties back to their former glory. The expanded convention center to the east and the addition of many newly developed condominiums are adding a new dimension to the existing neighborhood.