“One thing we like to do, for better or for worse, is intensify land use and challenge norms with density,” said Center Creek Homes’ Greg Shron of the former Eck-owned plot on West Cary Street.
Government
Coliseum RFP, demolition would follow arena’s planned transfer to EDA
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.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 5.16.22
A residential development near Cosby High School is up for a vote in Chesterfield, and several projects advance in Henrico, including apartments planned next to Willow Lawn and on the site of the Kings Inn Motel.
Richmond City Council adopts $2.7B budget for fiscal year 2023
All non-sworn city employees will get a 5 percent raise and the city’s police and firefighters will get increases ranging from 10 to 15 percent.
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.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 5.9.22
Richmond holds a second public hearing on its proposed budget and gets a Diamond District project update, Goochland names a new county manager, and Henrico proposes tax relief.
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.
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.
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.