As regulations to legalize dockless electric scooters and bicycles in Richmond make their way through City Hall, questions remain as to the effectiveness and fate of the city’s own bike share program.
Jonathan Spiers
Farrell pitches Coliseum plan to brokers group at CCV
Among new information the Dominion Energy CEO shared about the project is that the Coliseum’s replacement, planned to be a 17,000-seat expandable arena, is being designed by the same group behind the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where this year’s Super Bowl will be played.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 1.15.19
Planning commissions meet in Chesterfield and Hanover, Richmond City Council meets in regular session, and Henrico supervisors elect a new chairman and vice chair.
Downtime: Law with a splash of olive oil
Gary LeClair travels to France several times a year, working the land and living the rustic life in his Provencal farmhouse called Mas de Oliviers – French for “farmhouse of olive trees.”
Hanover farm pitched for development with $2.7M price tag
A Hanover County farm under the same family ownership for decades is being floated for potential development, with uses including a winery on the seller’s mind.
$300M senior living section approved for Magnolia Green
A massive residential development in Chesterfield County is entering 2019 with an approval for one of its biggest projects to date.
Natives get restless, branch off to launch new branding firm
After five years together, the founding partners of a Richmond marketing firm have gone their separate ways, adding a new player to the local ad scene in the process.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 1.8.19
Several area shops report new client work, a national women’s fashion retailer gets an ad from a local agency and a rebranded production studio, and more news in the latest roundup.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 1.7.19
Various boards reconvene to resume business in the new year. Historic Housing’s planned continuation of its Cooperage apartments goes before the city planning commission, kicking off a busy week in Richmond.
Local builder gives Centerville site a second look
A nearly 100-acre tract in eastern Goochland County previously floated for residential development is being given another go.