A Martin Agency veteran returns to the fold as chief strategy officer, a state community college system hires a local PR firm, and industry panelists analyze Super Bowl spots and black representation in advertising in the latest roundup.
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Douglas Development offers to buy, redevelop Navy Hill site
A D.C.-based developer that has been upping its local activity of late is looking to buy the bulk of city-owned land previously eyed for the recently defeated Navy Hill development project.
Land buys clear way for ‘Shiplock Views’ apartment project
A pair of property purchases in recent weeks has set the stage for a long-planned apartment building near the foot of Libby Hill.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.24.20
Richmond’s credit rating improves, Goochland presents its proposed fiscal year budget, a proposed Wegmans distribution facility gets a thumbs-up in Hanover, and short-term home rental rules are up for a vote in Henrico after being deferred in Richmond.
Downtime: Rapping with Daniel Jones
In the spirit of the comic book character that inspires his stage name, by day, he’s Daniel Jones, copywriter at The King Agency. By night, he’s Nickelus F, Richmond rapper.
Project Snapshot: Higher-priced homes taking shape in North Church Hill
The Williams Townes project is slated to bring a new high for price point for new-home construction in the neighborhood, with some units starting in the $575,000 range.
‘Navy Hill is dead, but…’ – Q&A with Mayor Levar Stoney
Three days after the City Council vote that appeared to kill the massive arena-anchored economic development deal, Stoney sat down with Richmond BizSense to reflect on what went wrong – and what might happen next.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.18.20
Wegmans’ planned distribution facility in Hanover goes before the county planning board, city planners review a Hardywood-centered mixed-use project and 12-story tower near VCU, and budget season gets underway with several spending plans rolled out.
Rehab tax exemption changes worry city developers
Recently approved changes to a decades-old program that has helped fuel redevelopment in Richmond through partial real estate tax abatements have some developers and builders who do business in the city on edge.
West End apartments sold again – this time for $28M
An apartment property in western Henrico with a history of changing hands about every other year is once again under new ownership, this time selling for $8 million more than it did just over two years ago.