The approvals advance the planned Richmond Amphitheater on the riverfront near Tredegar and set the stage for a potential second referendum in November on Urban One’s proposed casino in South Richmond.
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The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 6.13.23
A regional tourism group rolls out a $2 million campaign and a local kombucha brand promotes its latest flavors. (BizSense Pro subscription required)
VCU Health continues to pay for downtown development exit
While the health system remains on the hook for Richmond real estate tax payments that continue to come due, it’s unclear whether a new university-led project for the same site would align with the city’s desire to keep the downtown property taxable.
$5M off-market deal leads pack of $3M-plus home sales in May
The pricy deals kept May a hot month for home sales in the region, with two of the sales coming in at more than a half-million dollars over asking.
288 condos planned at Pemberton-Mayland crossroads in Henrico
Legacy Land Development is seeking county zoning and permit approvals for a 12-building development of primarily age-restricted units.
Padilla executive, campaign win top honors at annual PR awards
The communications firm with an office in Manchester was the night’s big winner, taking home a Best-in-Show and the Excellence in Public Relations Award, which went to Padilla executive Jeff Wilson.
$11M rehab marks Blackwell apartments’ preservation as low-income housing
“As the city of Richmond is in a housing crisis, preserving affordable housing is just as important as producing affordable housing,” RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith said this week to mark the start of renovations at Townes at River South.
Richmond branding firm adds New York outpost
Scott’s Addition-based Brand Federation has opened a second office in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, where founding partner Kelly O’Keefe once lived and the company’s clients are most concentrated outside Virginia.
Model Tobacco lawsuit dismissed after developer settles with investors
The year-old suit accused developer Chris Harrison of committing fraud and money laundering in an effort to wrest control of the South Richmond redevelopment, which has since opened its first phase of apartments.
City Center contenders present competing visions for Coliseum-area redevelopment
The city released one-pagers from each of the four finalists that list their team rosters and include site plans and renderings. Local firms on the teams include Bank Street Advisors, Baskervill, Capital Square, Hourigan and Shamin Hotels.