The 41-acre site would be used to expand River City Sportsplex. The seller’s family had run the racetrack since the 1950s before closing it in December.
Chesterfield County races to buy Southside Speedway for $5M
Government
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 6.21.21
The planning commission will consider “Greater Scott’s Addition” zoning, GreenCity infrastructure items are up for votes, and Chesterfield supervisors will decide on more housing for approved developments.
Dormant Petersburg schoolhouse slated for $24M redevelopment
EquityPlus plans to buy Virginia Avenue Elementary School and convert it and its surrounding three blocks into 50 apartments and 45 homes.
GRTC passes 2022 fiscal year budget that will allow free fares to continue
The transit system replaced the projected $5.8 million in net revenue from fares with federal pandemic relief funds.
Henrico apartment complex sells for $15M; buyer plans $6M renovation
The purchase and rehab of Place One are being financed through an $18 million bond issuance that county supervisors approved in April.
Casino referendum, Southern States silos rezoning get City Council approval
A permit for a three-story building, rezoning for a building up to 12 stories, a permit for an apartment complex and a request to allow a brewer to share a gelato cafe were also OK’d.
Updated: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to announce architect for $190M expansion
The state-owned museum will soon announce the winning proposal from 30 architects around the world to increase its space to nearly 800,000 square feet.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 6.14.21
A packed agenda for the City Council, a mixed-use development is proposed near Colonial Heights, and the city’s Richmond 300 master plan wins a national award.
City’s new City Center plan envisions downtown without the Coliseum
Richmond released the draft plan this week, setting the stage for sales and redevelopment of city-owned properties once part of the failed Navy Hill proposal.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 6.7.21
Big ticket items are up for votes in Richmond, new plans for the former deli space at City Hall, and Chesterfield seeks input on a zoning ordinance update.