Storefront for Community Design is a non-profit design center in Richmond, Virginia, that inspireS equitable community-driven design in the built environment through innovative programs and resources that engage the next generation of designers.


Golden Hammer Awards 2024

We’re partnering with Historic Richmond for a seventh year to host this awards program with a goal of honoring excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects throughout Greater Richmond. Submit your project by Sep. 8, 2024!


DesignRVA: An Annual Community Day

A one-of-a-kind free event, DesignRVA is a hands-on community day where children and their families can imagine and build a Richmond neighborhood dedicated to the spaces where they live, learn, work, and play. DesignRVA will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 from from 10am-2pm at Seven Hills School.


Discover Our Programs

We inspire equitable community-driven design through innovative design education programs including low-cost design and planning assistance and design workshops.


Storefront Launches 3-Year Plan

In 2022, Storefront for Community Design announced a bold, new vision and a three-year strategic plan. We will firmly focus on transforming our low-cost design and planning assistance programs and expanding our design education programs to inspire community-driven design in the built environment.


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