The City of Richmond prepares to unload 77 surplus properties, Chesterfield ponders a Rockwood area development plan, and Goochland adopts a budget and names a community development director.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.26.21
Government
Bally’s misses out on casino sweepstakes as city narrows field to two
The finalists are Urban One, which is pitching a site at 2001 Walmsley Blvd. in the Southside, and The Cordish Cos., which is seeking to build at 1301 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Updated: Amazon planning huge robotics fulfillment center near Richmond Raceway, to add 1,000 jobs
Dallas-based Hillwood Enterprises is planning a 2.6 million-square-foot industrial complex and the online retailer will take 120 acres of the 247-acre site.
Shockoe Hill Apartments for low-income seniors to get $15M renovation
The subsidized housing complex in the 1860s-era Almshouse on Hospital Street is owned by Capital Realty Group, which recently acquired apartments near Richmond Raceway.
Trapezium’s planned Church Hill taproom approval coming to a head
The City Council will consider a special-use permit after the Planning Commission recommended allowing a larger space for a brewery at 520 N. 25th St.
Chesterfield raises BPOL tax threshold as counties adopt FY22 budgets
The increase from $300,000 to $400,000 would exempt more small businesses; Henrico reached a $500,000 threshold this fiscal year.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.19.21
A 575-unit residential development is up for review in Chesterfield, Powhatan supervisors consider solar farm policies, and nonstop flights to Chicago start at RIC.
Conservancy to buy undeveloped riverfront real estate and give it to city
The Capital Region Land Conservancy announced Thursday that it is under contract to purchase the 5.2-acre parcel at 3011 and 3021 Dock St.
Guest Opinion: Economic development projects will fuel city’s recovery
Mayor Levar M. Stoney said many companies want to invest and expand in Richmond and it is a thriving place for entrepreneurs.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.12.21
Chesterfield adopts its budget as Richmond holds a hearing, a Virginia Center Commons zoning review, and public comments end on the Fulton Gas Works demo plan.