In Progress: Richmond First Precinct

The existing Precinct #1, located at 25th & Q Streets, had long outlived its usefulness: outdated security standards, insufficient space for staff.

More than just bricks and mortar, the new Richmond Police Precinct #1 represents a strategic investment in community infrastructure, modern policing, and collaborative construction in the heart of Richmond’s East End.

Rising on Fairfield Way adjacent to the Justice Center, the new 22,892 SF Precinct #1 will serve neighborhoods like Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom, and Union Hill — communities with deep histories and evolving needs.

Helping to lay the foundation for the success of this transformative public safety project was the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. CMAR delivery offers a faster, more collaborative approach to project builds, with the added benefit of transferring risk from the owner to the construction team.

The city engaged RRMM Architects and Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. early in the design phase, fostering trust, collaboration, and cost control from day one. The move away from traditional design-bid-build has allowed for smoother execution and better outcomes, and Precinct #1 continues to move forward and quickly take shape. Scheduled completion date is October 2025.