Richmond Heights Community Development Corporation – A respect for heritage with an eye on the future.

WELCOME TO THE RICHMOND HEIGHTS CDC

A Respect for Heritage with an Eye on the Future.

We are happy that you are interested in learning more about the Richmond Heights Community Development Corporation (RHCDC) as well as the rich and enduring legacy of the Richmond Heights Community. The RHCDC is dedicated to providing the leadership and programs to keep Richmond Heights firmly centered as a family-oriented community while stimulating jobs and business growth.

Shopping at the Promenade

Bringing positive aspects into the community by creating local jobs and relieving the governmental burden from future support.

RHCDC Scholarships Program

The RHCDC has established a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors, designed to commend, encourage, and support Richmond Heights’ aspiring young leaders.

The Richmond Heights Newsletter

The Advocate, a biannual community newsletter, serves as a vehicle to keep the community informed and is a resource that is second to none.

The Story of Richmond Heights

Thanks to a community visionary, farmland in rural southwest Dade County was purchased and plowed to cultivate Richmond Heights, a new community for returning African American veterans.

We Are RHCDC

Our Mission

The mission of the Richmond Heights Community Development Corporation (RHCDC) is to expand economic development opportunities, increase housing opportunities, promote comprehensive neighborhood revitalization, and raise awareness of social services available to residents, thereby improving the quality of life.

Our Vision

We envision a harmonious community where people of different incomes, ethnicities, races, and backgrounds live with dignity and fulfillment.

Our Goals

Strengthen the economic vitality of Richmond Heights by supporting increased property values, job creation, and the growth of locally owned businesses.
Promote homeownership opportunities and reduce the number of vacant single-family homes within the community.
Connect residents to available social services and community resources that enhance quality of life.
Increase awareness of programs, partnerships, and initiatives that contribute to long-term community stability and growth.