As Richmond officials prepare to rezone the 20-block area referred to as City Center, they’re also taking further steps to position the Richmond Coliseum property for potential sale and redevelopment.
Commercial Real Estate
New orthodontics practices sink their teeth into Richmond region
Katie Doswell has opened a West End office and Rachel Feinstein plans to open one in Chesterfield in July.
Richmond restaurateur’s appreciation of comic books as art leads to new store
“The (brick-and-mortar stores) that do work are the ones that are experiences, they have an atmosphere,” said Don’t Look Back owner Hamooda Shami of his new shop Paper Tiger.
Virginia Credit Union to open Carytown branch in former Panera storefront
The branch expansion comes as the $5 billion credit union awaits a decision in its years-long dispute with bankers over an expansion of a different sort.
Roofing company takes over former laundromat in the Fan for new HQ
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.”
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.