The intersection of Fifth and Broad streets, fed by traffic from Interstates 95 and 64, is many visitors’ first impression and only experience here.
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The Agenda: Local government briefs for 5.2.22
VDOT will hold public meetings on the planned Fall Line Trail, Richmond planning commissioners will be updated on a Jackson Ward plan, and Chesterfield’s Spring Rock Green project is approved.
Thalhimer-led Diamond District team has Washington Harbour developer
“We pursue a lot of public-private partnerships, and we’ve learned that you need to do your homework when you’re coming into another market,” said Republic Properties’ Jordan Kramer.
Chesterfield supervisors OK rezoning for Spring Rock Green redevelopment
The county’s vision includes more than 1,000 apartments, 300,000 square feet of office space, 125,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, a two-rink ice hockey venue and a 215-room hotel.
Developer pays $4.8M for 89-acre site in Varina for planned spec warehouse
Rezoning has already been approved by Henrico County supervisors for the Richmond Logistics Center’s 584,000-square-foot building.
Part of Willow Lawn apartment project shelved as Pulse parking pondered
Henrico and GRTC are considering a westward extension of the Pulse line to allow for a commuter park-and-ride lot.
VMFA, state history museum spending millions on expansions, renovations
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will reopen to the public in May after a $30 million project, and the VMFA is in the early stages of a $190 million project.
Richmond rolls out proposed zoning changes for City Center area
They would set the stage for growth in the 20-block area that includes the Richmond Coliseum. A public survey related to the proposal ends Wednesday.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.25.22
The Spring Rock Green redevelopment is up for a vote, a proposed Chesterfield tech park is recommended, and Richmond 300 amendments will be considered.
Hourigan-led Diamond District team wants to apply Richmond 300 vision
“We’re here, we have been here,” said Mark Hourigan. “So, we understand from the ground up what the community needs and I think our team reflects that.”