One of Richmond’s biggest home developers thinks 2012 is the year to start building again, and he’s planning on putting millions behind his hunch.
Gas up the bulldozers
David Larter
Kroger moves beyond produce to pillowcases
The massive Kroger being built at the site of the old Cloverleaf Mall on Midlothian Turnpike will sell furniture and home goods in addition to groceries, competing more directly with Walmart and Target.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Roundup for 3.16.12
Lots of deals this week, include a $2.1 million land purchase and new leases from law firms, engineering firms and Henrico County.
A big break for small businesses?
Richmond’s small businesses could be getting a little more spending money if Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) can get his way.
REIT pulls up stakes
Florida-based real estate investment trust Parkway Properties sold five Midlothian office buildings, the last of its local holdings, to Hertz Investment Group.
Manchester makeover continues
Forty-four more apartments are planned for the Manchester section of Richmond, the latest project in a flurry of activity there.
Manchester parcel gets reheated
A Richmond developer has a contract on one of the largest contiguous plots of land in downtown Richmond, a deal that could transform the south side of the riverfront.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Roundup for 3.9.12
Several new retail deals of note, including a Chipotle on Staples Mill Road.
Downsizing near the Diamond
A Richmond nonprofit is selling its building in a neighborhood that’s been home to some big deals lately.
The Rolls-Royce of economic development
British jet engine manufacturer Rolls Royce is planning a new factory that will bring 140 more jobs to the region, Gov. Bob McDonnell’s office announced Tuesday.