Granny flats. In-law suites. Backyard cottages. We’re still not quite sure what to call them, but they’re starting to pop up all over Richmond.
Ned Oliver is a journalist at Mercury, where he previously covered criminal justice, housing, and poverty from 2018 to 2022. His work often intersects with themes of public transportation, housing market dynamics, and consumer health, reflecting his commitment to reporting on critical issues affecting local economies and communities. Ned has been featured in notable outlets such as NBC12 - WWBT, The Daily Progress, and Central Virginia Media Group, and he was recognized as Virginia's outstanding journalist for 2020 by the Virginia Press Association.
