The Richmond City Council considers a second casino referendum, a Chesterfield developer wants his own landing strip, and Petersburg names a new economic development director.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 1.24.22
Government
Double or nothing? Richmond City Council weighs casino vote do-over
Sen. Joe Morrissey is proposing legislation that would prevent a second referendum and add Petersburg as a possible host city.
Developers converge on The Diamond for pre-proposal site visit
The self-guided tours helped familiarize potential respondents with the Diamond District that the city is looking to redevelop.
Appomattox River Trail taking shape with next fundraising leg close to goal
A nonprofit expects to spend $1.8 million on planning and engineering for a 2-mile section. The cost including construction will be about $10 million.
Spy Rock planning 5-story apartment building near Topgolf in Henrico
The 254-unit project is among the first big multifamily developments proposed for Westwood, a transitioning industrial district that the county is positioning as its own version of Scott’s Addition.
Prospective developers query city on Diamond District proposal request
More than 100 participants, including local firms Hourigan, Baskervill and Spy Rock, joined a virtual question-and-answer session.
City approves permit for mixed-use conversion of Church Hill building
Plans call for a century-old duplex renovation and a three-story addition that would result in nine apartments and two commercial spaces.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 1.10.22
The Richmond City Council holds its first meetings of the year Monday, the city seeks feedback on a transportation planning document, and two townhome development plans advance in Chesterfield.
The BizSense Crystal Ball: Things to watch in 2022
Progress on The Diamond District, GreenCity and CityCenter developments, a proposed casino could resurface in Petersburg, Michael Hild could get a new trial, and more.
City issues formal solicitation for ‘Diamond District’ redevelopment
Richmond’s request for interest calls for a 10,000-capacity stadium to be built first for the Flying Squirrels — and in a new suggested location.