The project, which is expected to cost $1 million and take years, aims to modernize land-use categories and make the ordinance more user-friendly.
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The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.22.21
Chesterfield and Henrico launch new online land management systems, Chesterfield considers apartments and Richmond ponders a student housing tower.
Henrico spotlights Short Pump Town Center with virtual planning sessions
The public is invited to weigh in on what the future could hold for the outdoor mall in a weeklong charrette that kicks off tonight.
Movieland owner plans to build drive-in movie theater in its parking lot
The pandemic pivot needs a special use permit from the city but Bow Ties Cinemas expects to operate it from March to November.
Chesterfield planning commissioners OK Rockwood redevelopment plan
The goal of the land-use design district is to turn the aging retail centers at the corner of Hull Street and Courthouse roads into a mixed-use hub.
‘Greater Scott’s Addition’ rezoning would pave way for Diamond-area RFP
City planners are targeting areas north of Scott’s Addition proper and east of Arthur Ashe, a next step toward redevelopment of The Diamond.
Ashland EDA to raze Apple Garden Inn after buying it for $765,000
Officials plan to knock down the dilapidated motel off I-95 to pave the way for a new restaurant or hotel to take its place.
City reaches deal for redevelopment of Public Safety Building site
Capital City Partners has proposed a 20-story, VCU Health-anchored tower and mixed-use office complex on the 3-acre property at 500 N. 10th St.
Developer turns attention to Southside for next round of apartment rehabs
The Holly Springs and Swansboro units will each get $74,000 worth of upgrades, including new heating, air, plumbing, electrical systems and renovated kitchens.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.8.21
The City Council holds a work session Monday on the Richmond 300 master plan, Powhatan seeks to fill a board vacancy, and New Kent supervisors elect chairmanships.