A one-of-a-kind free event, DesignRVA is a hands-on community day where children and their families can imagine and build elements of a neighborhood to create Richmond spaces to live, learn, work, and play.
About DesignRVA
DesignRVA is our annual community day and a one-of-a-kind event that introduces youth ages 8-14 to the design of our region. Through interactive activities, youth explore and learn how they can be a part of the planning, creation, and improvement of the places where we all live, learn, work, and play.
Attendees can engage with volunteers from community-based organizations and design professions like architecture, engineering, urban planning, and construction to build elements of their imagined, ideal neighborhood.
DesignRVA highlights the community’s critical need in areas of health and wellness, land use, transportation, and housing, to answer the question, “How would YOU design a more equitable and just greater Richmond?”
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 10AM–2pm
Where: Seven hills school
1311 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
who: Youth, families, and community members
cost: Free!
Sponsorship Opportunities
In DesignRVA’s second year, Storefront for Community Design anticipates up to 500 attendees throughout the day.
Become a sponsor to contribute directly to inspiring community-driven design at DesignRVA.
The deadline to return commitment forms to be included in marketing materials is May 3, 2024.
Storefront for Community Design connects all public relations, marketing teams, and social media platforms to promote the event to community members. Our outreach strategy includes the following:
Featured event in email communications
Prominently promoted on www.storefrontrichmond.org homepage and email newsletters
Social media campaign through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Nextdoor
Electronic media sponsor: Sponsor levels $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500 included in event promotions
Promotion through public and private elementary and middle schools in Greater Richmond
Community-based organization outreach. Sponsorship supports their participation in DesignRVA
Thank you to our generous Designrva 2024 sponsors!
THE Creator:
THE INNOVATOR:
The Groundbreaker:
Timmons Group
Baskervill
DPR Construction
GRACRE
VHB
Hourigan
Fall Line
The Initiator:
Waterstreet Studio
Kings Dominion
Doug Stroup and Steve Porter
Burt Pinnock
Media Sponsor:
Hosting Sponsor:
Community Partner:
Get Involved!
1 | Become an Exhibit Host
Storefront for Community Design invites design professionals, firms, and community-based organizations from Greater Richmond to participate in DesignRVA as an exhibit host. As an exhibit host, you will collaborate with children and families to craft their ideas to build elements of a neighborhood. Children will take their elements to a designated communal space, evolving throughout the day and building a shared vision of a more equitably built environment for their community.
To guarantee a space as an exhibit host, complete the sign-up form by May 3, 2024. Space is limited. Storefront for Community Design team members will follow up in mid-March with additional information once interactive stations are confirmed.
2 | Volunteer at the event
Whether you are a team or an individual, DesignRVA provides an opportunity for you to give back to your community. See the form for volunteer opportunities on the day of the event.
Complete the volunteer sign-up form by May 17, 2024. Storefront for Community Design team members will follow up with additional information.
CONTACT
hello@storefrontrichmond.org
Logo by Jorge Teixeira Marques, LEM Studio