Richmond’s Diamond District redevelopment project has officially garnered interest from more than a dozen development teams.
Updated: Diamond District solicitation attracts 15 developer responses
Government
Jefferson Hotel owner will be allowed to demolish century-old former church
The change in the city’s position prompted outrage from historic preservationists, who gathered Saturday for a rally that marched by the hotel’s Lemaire restaurant.
City weighing increase to BPOL tax exemption threshold for businesses
The proposal to lessen the tax burden on small businesses could affect more than half of the businesses operating in Richmond.
Bill that speeds launch of recreational marijuana market up for Senate vote
It would allow medical marijuana operators to start selling recreational pot on Jan. 1, 2023, a full year before everyone else.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.14.22
A 200-home development is proposed in western Chesterfield, Goochland holds meetings on a pair of area-specific plans, and several projects advance in Henrico.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.7.22
Development plans are up for review in Henrico, Richmond planners look to extend TOD zoning along West Broad Street, and Chesterfield maintains its bond rating.
Which development firms are eyeing Diamond District? Here’s a rundown
Firms from as far as New York, San Francisco, Texas and Toronto are among more than 100 that have shown interest in redeveloping the area around The Diamond.
Henrico supervisors OK 1,600-home Avenlea development in Short Pump
The project is the biggest yet for Henrico-based Eagle Construction of VA, which also is seeking approvals for hundreds of homes nearby in Goochland County.
Bill would let medical cannabis, hemp firms jump-start recreational market
If it becomes law, existing operators could begin selling recreational marijuana Jan. 1, 2023, a year before the broader retail market is slated to launch.
City Council adopts City Center plan that starts with Coliseum demolition
City-owned properties make up the bulk of the 26-acre area slated to become an innovation district with startups, incubators and mixed-use redevelopments.