The risk of losing talent drove the owner’s decision. “I’ve got to keep my guys happy,” he said. “They can go get another job in 10 seconds.”
Roofing company takes over former laundromat in the Fan for new HQ
Commercial Real Estate
Ceramics retailer Architessa opens showroom in Shockoe Bottom
The Maryland-based company sells residential and commercial stone and tile products, porcelain slabs and wood and vinyl flooring.
Thalhimer sells Shockoe-area apartments to New York firm for $11M
The deal for 75 apartments at 2001 E. Broad St. is at least the seventh in the Richmond area for Mercer Street Partners since the firm entered the market in 2017.
City selects three finalists for Diamond District project
Conceptual plans that the teams provided all propose placing the new baseball stadium beside the boulevard and rail line in the project area’s southwest corner.
Cabo Fish Taco debuts in Richmond
“Every day we’re getting, ‘Hey we’re Virginia Tech alumni, are you guys open yet?’” an owner said of anticipated demand in Richmond.
Lilly Pad permit would limit live music volume, hours at Varina venue
Noise complaints from neighbors and an increase in the number of concerts at the popular dockside restaurant prompted the county to require a new permit.
VCU Health plans outpatient facility at Courthouse Landing development
The proposed 122-acre mixed-use development near Chester would feature commercial and retail space, residential units, a hotel and other uses.
Sixth Diamond District team includes Baltimore’s Port Covington developer
The group, led by Baltimore-based Weller Development Co. and New York-based LMXD, is one of six on a list that could be whittled down by the city as soon as next week.
City developer retreats to Goochland getaway for glamping venture
The cabin and 22-acre parcel in Goochland is being rented out to groups as Rigsby Pond Retreat, with trails, a fishing pond, fire pits and an outdoor shower.
Guest Commentary: Downtown’s front door is a civic embarrassment
The intersection of Fifth and Broad streets, fed by traffic from Interstates 95 and 64, is many visitors’ first impression and only experience here.
