Michael Thompson

Startup plugging into more space in the Bottom

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A local startup that’s caught the eye of local and global investors is taking over more space in Shockoe Bottom. Evatran, which makes wireless charging stations for electric cars, has leased 8,000 square feet at 2219 E. Franklin St. The company is likely to use the space for operations and manufacturing, according to broker John… Read more »

Libbie condo buyers pushing developer into bankruptcy

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As a developer and a disgruntled contractor jockey for control over a stalled West End condo project that had been scheduled for foreclosure tomorrow, a trio of would-be residents have looked to the bankruptcy court to try to secure their interests. Three buyers of condos at the long-delayed Tiber development at Libbie and Guthrie avenues… Read more »

New Manchester pizza joint brings owner full circle

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  Hoping to capitalize on a spurt of redevelopment in his family’s old neighborhood, a local restaurant owner has set up shop in Manchester. Ironclad Pizza Grill opened April 8 at 924 McDonough St. The restaurant’s 0.21-acre parcel and its constructed 1,500-square-foot building are familiar territory for Martin. “It’s literally right next to my grandparents… Read more »

Real estate agent feeling the burn in Short Pump

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A local real estate agent’s new side business will bring another out-of-town fitness franchise to Richmond. Jonathan Ceaser of Keller Williams is working to open Burn Boot Camp, a gym chain that caters to women, to 3406 Pump Road at Short Pump Crossing. Ceaser has a lease on a 4,000-square-foot space that was previously home… Read more »

The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 4.22.16

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A fast-food chain ground-leases land catty-corner from its Manchester location, a private equity firm leases space on South 13th Street, and a a specialty anatomic pathology laboratory subleases nearly 30,000 space in Innsbrook.

Trampoline park may leap into Regency Square

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A week after local developers detailed their plans for a large air sports park in Short Pump, a competitor unveiled a Richmond expansion plan of its own. Jumpology, a national company that operates an indoor trampoline park near Virginia Center Commons, is in negotiations with the owners of Regency Square to potentially relocate to 40,000… Read more »

Gateway Plaza takes top honors at local real estate awards

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Richmond’s newest office tower can stand a little taller. Gateway Plaza, the 18-story building completed last year at 120 S. Ninth St. by Chicago-based developer Clayco, was named Project of the Year at the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate’s 15th annual awards ceremony Tuesday evening. Held at The Country Club of Virginia, the… Read more »

Bon Secours breaks ground on East End Parsley’s project

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A café and kitchen is set to rise at the site of the former Parsley’s gas station as another Bon Secours East End redevelopment project gets underway. The healthcare giant’s Parsley’s Center for Healthy Communities is planned to open in September at 2600 Nine Mile Road. Plans call for a 3,250-square-foot building that will house… Read more »

Beer and pizza on tap for vacant W. Broad St. space

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As parts of the Richmond food scene evolve, an out-of-town restaurant chain is betting certain American favorites will always be in demand. Pies and Pints plans to open this summer at 2035 W. Broad St. on the edge of the Fan. The owners of the Ohio-based beer and pizza restaurant have leased 4,200 square feet… Read more »