A proposed Church Hill mixed-use rehab gets a thumbs down, an Innsbrook mixed-use project and golf course development plan are up for votes, and Chesterfield mulls bonds for two new middle schools.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.13.21
Government
Rezoning for $2.3B arena-anchored GreenCity advances in Henrico
The Planning Commission backed the massive multi-use development but held off voting on a 770-home Varina subdivision and proposed apartment infill projects in Innsbrook.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.30.21
Richmond’s mayor names his chief of staff to be the city’s top administrator, Chesterfield funds buying a shopping center, and a 2,000-home project is OK’d next to Westchester Commons.
State-owned Monroe, Supreme Court buildings to be replaced with new ones
The city’s tallest structure will likely be sold or demolished after a new tower is built but the old court building might be retained after the $500 million project ends.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.23.21
A 2,000-home development beside Westchester Commons is up for a vote, the 475-unit Oasis Park project advances, and Henrico starts an update to its comprehensive plan.
HHHunt seeks rezoning for 500-home Charter Colony expansion
The addition to the massive Midlothian community would fill 157 acres along the east side of Route 288 just north of the Woolridge Road interchange.
$11M in funding helps local music, theater venues stage comeback
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grants is a federal stimulus program aimed at one of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic over the last 18 months.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.16.21
A Scott’s Addition apartment project is up for a vote, a nearly 500-home development is proposed in Chesterfield, and an events venue is floated in Hanover.
Rehabs start for apartment properties transitioning from public housing
The renovations are part of an effort to move the units from the RRHA to private landlords, who would use a project-based voucher program to rent to Section 8 residents.
$3M land buy clears way for 234-unit apartment building in Innsbrook
The deal comes as the seller, Highwoods Properties, is seeking approval of a massive mixed-use development on 34 acres across the street from the site.