“What we’ve been doing since the pandemic isn’t working,” Diehl said. “Even if this blows up, we’re back to where we started. We can’t sit around and wait for change to happen.”
Mike Platania
Hotel near The Diamond to make way for hundreds of apartments
The Diamond District site isn’t the only property on Arthur Ashe Boulevard to attract major investment, as a Texas-based developer has something big in the works.
Torchy’s Tacos signs on for retail development beside Chesterfield Towne Center
The fast-casual taco chain joins an &pizza and Raising Cane’s also planned at the development, where a Chase Bank branch has already opened.
Mayo Island under contract to conservation group, director says
The 15-acre island between downtown Richmond and Manchester hit the market in the spring with an asking price of $19 million.
Revival Consignment to raze old bank branch on Gaskins, build new store from scratch
The aftermath of a massive bank merger has opened the door for the local furniture store to make a move in the West End.
Wine bar fermenting in former Bistro Bobette space in the Slip
The location will be the second for wife-and-husband team Aimee and Todd Henkle, who also own The Vineyards & Winery at Lost Creek in Northern Virginia.
Art studio seals deal for return to Manchester with $1.7M buy
The former Dogtown Dance Theatre building will be converted into the permanent home of Studio Two Three, which will relocate from Scott’s Addition.
Maryland construction company builds Richmond presence with new office
Richmond is the fourth market where the company has a physical presence, joining its headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, and outposts in Charlotte and Philadelphia.
Wong’s Tacos owners planning out-of-town expansion
A group of EAT executives and the CEO of Burger Bach are planning to the Wong’s Tacos concept on the road with upwards of 10 locations in the coming years.
Papa, Dodson tag-team for apartment project on Maury Street in Manchester
Fountainhead Real Estate Development and Dodson Development Group had pondered a hotel for the site, but are opting instead for a 163-unit apartment building, about a block south of the recently completed I-95-Maury Street roundabout.