What is Roundabout Richmond?

Roundabout Richmond is an online community for local life. Founded by a group of neighbors, Roundabout Richmond helps folks find useful info (recommendations, events, updates), connect with neighbors, and celebrate local life in Richmond. Our work is supported by New_Public, a nonprofit focused on reimagining community, connection, and conversation online.

Why Join? How is this different from other social media?

That's the best part! Roundabout Richmond is not a social media platform, it is a community space. Where other platforms are designed for viral moments and noise, we are focused on improving local information discovery and healthy connections with neighbors.

Find What You Need. Find what you need for local life like weekend plans, recommendations, or important community updates, without scrolling through a bunch of noise and shouting matches. We organize content into topic-based channels with a separate Calendar to find events and a Guides section to find more evergreen resources.

Connect With Neighbors. Build real relationships with people who actually live here through genuine conversations and mutual support, not performative posts competing for likes. Our community also has a local steward moderating the space, welcoming folks in, organizing information, and setting the cultural tone.

Be Proud of Our Community. Celebrate what makes our community special—the good moments, local wins, and people doing great things—without the pressure to perform or go viral. Channels like Pride & Joy, People & Lore, and Local Biz spotlight community stories, preserve local history, and shine a light on neighbors.

Is this free?

Yes! Roundabout Richmond is free and open to everyone.

When can I get access?

We will be hosting a closed beta this fall before a public launch in 2026. If you sign up for the waitlist above, you will receive an email with more information on how to access your account.