“We are a team of Richmonders and we remain deeply committed to the success of our city,” said Casey Tischer of Vision300.
Updated: Vision300 team out, two contenders left for Diamond District
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Breaking News: City trims Diamond District finalist field to two
The City of Richmond announced Friday it has narrowed its finalist field for the Diamond District project from three development teams to two.
Model Tobacco developer fires back in investor lawsuit
Chris Harrison has denied claims of fraud and money laundering and countersued two of the project’s investors, all while working to finalize a deal with the City of Petersburg to sell back the controversial old Ramada Inn property.
Local investors pick up warehouse on Oliver Hill Way for $1.9M
LaDiff and Caravati’s are past users of the building, which is across the street from an apartment conversion of the old Herod Seeds property.
Region’s lodging tax revenues rebound, exceed pre-pandemic levels
The total in Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico was $30.8 million in the 2022 fiscal year, up from a record $30 million in FY19.
28-home infill in the works at John Rolfe Parkway and Pump Road
A dozen acres of undeveloped land left over from Henrico’s realignment of a major intersection was declared surplus and sold to a developer for $525,000.
Investor pads Petersburg portfolio with $3M building buy
The deal marks the second time in the last year Gagan Marwaha bought a building in the city from Tom Wilkinson.
Diamond District developer selection looms as talks with finalists continue
“It’s just a whole different ballgame that is being played here in the city,” Councilmember Stephanie Lynch said in response to comments from colleagues on past economic development efforts.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 7.26.22
A design firm in Baltimore gets a website from a Richmond agency, a downtown sound studio contributes to new ads, and an entertainment venue enlists a local branding shop.
Entertainment venue The Park at RVA in the works near The Diamond
“What we’re creating here is an indoor wonderland,” said Orcun Turkay, who with Michael & Son President Basim Mansour is leading the $7 million project that includes a food hall, auditorium, mini golf and duckpin bowling.