“It was like twisting ourselves into a pretzel to ensure that all of those resources would go forward,” Better Housing Coalition’s Greta Harris said of the deal with Virginia Supportive Housing.
Regional housing nonprofits cancel planned merger
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Salomonsky planning residential tower at Gaskins and Patterson
The 7-acre wooded tract had been owned by Gumenick Properties, which had previously secured approval for a 10-story condo project.
Windsor on the James home tops August sales at $3.6M
The 12,500-square-foot mansion went to a director at UR’s investment arm and a travel advisor who relocated to the area from Connecticut.
Downtime: Public relations executive lures new business through fishing
“I said I really would like to start to get some business in the marine, boating and fishing industry, just thinking, ‘OK, I love to do those things; how awesome would it be to work in the industry as well?’” Commonwealth PR’s Brian Chandler said.
Developer plans homes near Wyndham as it reworks adjacent Goochland project
Markel | Eagle Partners withdrew its request for a rezoning for age-restricted homes between Pouncey Tract Road and Quarry Hill Road, while it continues with plans for an 80-home subdivision across the border in Henrico.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 8.30.22
A bowling supplier hires an out-of-town agency with Richmond ties, a political ad firm opens a D.C. office, and the Richmond EDA hires a downtown shop to develop a website.
City looks to extend TOD zoning along Southside commercial corridors
“The prospect of being able to take a BRT from Chesterfield Towne Center into the city on Midlothian Turnpike is a gamechanger. That would be huge for my district, to be able to go out and work in the counties,” said Councilman Michael Jones.
$1.9M land deal sets stage for assisted living facility beside Tuckahoe YMCA
The $23 million Hampton Manor project next to Maybeury Elementary is one of three in the works in Virginia for Build Senior Living. The others are in Williamsburg and Chesapeake.
Commercial section of Cosby Village lines up first tenants
The 20-acre section along Hull Street Road is planned to have 122,500 square feet of retail, dining, office and medical office space across 14 buildings.
Petersburg demolishing blighted hotel, clearing way for redevelopment
While the 2.3-acre site is considered too small to host the casino the city is vying for, Mayor Sam Parham said a new hotel on the property could support it by providing more lodging in the city.