Videos highlight construction at Capitol Square and demolition at Virginia Center Commons. A slew of meetings in Richmond today.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 3.1.21
Government
Proposal to open B&B and events venue in Varina withdrawn
“In my nine-plus years of being on the Board of Supervisors, I’ve never been involved in a case in my district that had that much community opposition,” Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson said.
Update: City confirms six will vie to build casino; two fighting for the same site
Golden Nugget and Bally’s are both pursuing the same Southside property, while Wind Creek, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Cordish Cos., and Urban One have of sites in mind.
Cordish, Bally’s, Urban One and Pamunkey tribe vie to build casino
Three of the four proposed sites are on the city’s Southside, while another would be built atop the Movieland complex on Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
Chesterfield County kicks off effort to overhaul zoning ordinance
The project, which is expected to cost $1 million and take years, aims to modernize land-use categories and make the ordinance more user-friendly.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.22.21
Chesterfield and Henrico launch new online land management systems, Chesterfield considers apartments and Richmond ponders a student housing tower.
Henrico spotlights Short Pump Town Center with virtual planning sessions
The public is invited to weigh in on what the future could hold for the outdoor mall in a weeklong charrette that kicks off tonight.
Movieland owner plans to build drive-in movie theater in its parking lot
The pandemic pivot needs a special use permit from the city but Bow Ties Cinemas expects to operate it from March to November.
Chesterfield planning commissioners OK Rockwood redevelopment plan
The goal of the land-use design district is to turn the aging retail centers at the corner of Hull Street and Courthouse roads into a mixed-use hub.
‘Greater Scott’s Addition’ rezoning would pave way for Diamond-area RFP
City planners are targeting areas north of Scott’s Addition proper and east of Arthur Ashe, a next step toward redevelopment of The Diamond.