With the referendum less than a week away, Liggins talked with BizSense about the odds, as well as technical aspects of the $600 million project, and what’s next.
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Government
Virginia lawmakers explore an earlier start for retail marijuana sales
One sticking point is how the state’s medical cannabis operators would be allowed to participate in the retail market.
Thalhimer follows lure of the Diamond District with $8M deal for 2 acres
A pair of industrial buildings totaling 24,000 square feet sit on the property, housing tenants like Autopart International, Builders Cabinet Co. and wine distributor Virginia Imports.
Chesterfield planning $48M expansion of River City Sportsplex
On deck are four new synthetic turf fields, a 3,500-seat outdoor stadium and a multi-purpose building. A broader land use plan would include the former Southside Speedway property.
Nearly 600 apartments on the drawing board for Willow Lawn
Thalhimer and Crenshaw Realty would replace five aging office buildings with two 7-story apartment buildings, adding what they see is a missing link to the neighborhood.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 10.25.21
A mixed-use project in Church Hill rolls forward, two developments that total 1,200 new homes advance in Chesterfield and the Richmond City Council will consider a $77M ARPA spending plan.
At Joe’s Inn, city-funded parklet is out
“It was creating confusion and almost more issues than it was worth,” co-owner Matt McDonald said of the pop-up patios.
Two proposed developments in Chester would add over 1,200 homes
George Emerson and Phil Roper want to expand a project at the former Moore’s Lake retreat site, and Lingerfelt Development is planning an apartment complex near Tyler Community College.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 10.18.21
VUU tower signage and Richmond’s “City Center” plan are on the Planning Commission’s agenda. Multifamily developments are proposed in Chester and advance in Henrico.
Neighboring businesses at odds over Brookland Park parklet
“It’s a beautiful idea, and it would be dope if we had the space, but we don’t have the space,” said deli owner Al Muhammad, who’s led an effort opposing the parklet to preserve parking along the boulevard.