The 1860s-era building had been homebase for Dan Gecker and Robin Miller’s Urban Development Associates, which bought and rehabbed the property in 2011.
Developers Gecker, Miller list 19th-century Shockoe mansion-turned-offices
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New gateway sign for Carytown caps yearslong effort
In the works since 2011, the Art Deco-style sign with neon tube lighting would be suspended above Cary Street, creating an arch-like entrance that cars would pass under approaching Nansemond Street.
Henrico launching $60M housing trust fund with revenue from data centers
Officials announced the plan Thursday, three weeks after supervisors directed staff to do something more than the county already has to address the housing affordability gap that’s growing across the region.
Downtime: Kayak polo in 3D
Adam Hugo, owner of 3D rendering firm Hugo Render, has spent the past year promoting the sport locally and building the Richmond Rapids club, which is hosting a tournament at Riverrock this weekend.
Henrico enlists developer for 800-unit Glenwood Farms transformation
The county is partnering with a private group to redevelop the blighted apartment community – and re-home its residents – in what officials describe as a first-of-its-kind approach.
Infills adding 11 million-dollar homes near Patterson and Libbie
Richmond Hill Design + Build has completed the first three homes that it’s fitting into what had been two larger residential lots in the 500 block of Westview Avenue.
600-acre data center project in Henrico up for deciding vote tonight
Local development firm Hourigan is one vote away from securing approval for a massive industrial development in Varina that’s planned to include multiple data centers.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 5.14.24
New TV ads for the state lottery and a peanut butter whiskey brand, and an ad agency and public affairs firm add to their rosters. (BizSense Pro required)
Minus Coliseum demo funds, revised Richmond budget up for council vote tonight
The proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2025 has been slightly amended with requests from councilmembers, including a reduction in the requested demo funds in favor of other priorities and more funding for schools.
Diamond District financing pivot prompts lawsuit seeking referendum
Local attorney and activist Paul Goldman filed the lawsuit Thursday challenging City Council approvals to allow Richmond to issue $170 million in bonds to finance the ballpark-anchored development’s first phase.
