A kava kerfuffle between the state government and a new specialty bar in the Fan is taking a litigious turn.
Stymied by the state, upstart kava bar in the Fan readies legal fight with VDH
Government
Review finds ‘insufficient due diligence, institutional eagerness’ as flaws in VCU Health’s downtown development deal
The third-party review represents the first accounting of the aborted Public Safety Building project that has ended up costing the health system at least $80 million, including a $73 million project-exit payment.
Chesterfield weighs loosened residential development rules in rural areas
Developers interested in rural residential projects may soon have more site options in Chesterfield if a proposed zoning ordinance amendment is approved by the county.
City setting stage for VCU Health to demolish Public Safety Building
City Council on Monday introduced legislation to allow the health system to access the city-owned property to begin the demolition, which is expected to cost $5 million.
Amphitheater deal, casino agreements pass Richmond City Council
The approvals advance the planned Richmond Amphitheater on the riverfront near Tredegar and set the stage for a potential second referendum in November on Urban One’s proposed casino in South Richmond.
$11M rehab marks Blackwell apartments’ preservation as low-income housing
“As the city of Richmond is in a housing crisis, preserving affordable housing is just as important as producing affordable housing,” RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith said this week to mark the start of renovations at Townes at River South.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 6.5.23
A planned 17-story apartment building is up for a Planning Commission vote, a City Council committee considers the proposed casino and riverside amphitheater projects, and Hanover supervisors appoint new School Board reps. (BizSense Pro subscription required)
City Center contenders present competing visions for Coliseum-area redevelopment
The city released one-pagers from each of the four finalists that list their team rosters and include site plans and renderings. Local firms on the teams include Bank Street Advisors, Baskervill, Capital Square, Hourigan and Shamin Hotels.
Short Pump I-64 interchange improvements plan clears VDOT hurdle
“Being able to get it out of VDOT was the largest hurdle,” the county manager said of Henrico’s latest push for a long-sought interchange at I-64 and Gayton Road and other traffic improvements planned for the area.
Game on in Henrico: County marks start of Regency pickleball venue, lands A-10 women’s basketball tourney at VCC
A double play of sorts for Henrico recreation and sports tourism played out over the course of four hours Tuesday.
