The arena-anchored GreenCity project raises new questions about the shuttered Coliseum, which has been attracting homeless encampments.
With an arena planned in Henrico, what’s next for the Coliseum?
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The Agenda: Local government briefs for 12.07.20
Richmond rolls out a second round of grant funding assistance for small businesses, county managers deliver their “State of the County” addresses, and a 120-unit apartment complex is proposed in Hanover.
$2.3B arena-anchored development planned for Best Products site in Henrico
The city of Richmond’s loss could turn out to be Henrico County’s gain as the development team behind the failed Navy Hill proposal is now planning a comparable project in the county.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 11.30.20
The City of Richmond completes a bond sale with reduced interest rates, a solar farm is proposed in Powhatan, and Henrico supervisors consider a rezoning.
Riverside B&B, events venue proposed in Varina
A plan to open The Virginia Inn is getting pushback from nearby residents, one of whom has launched a “Don’t Venue Varina” campaign.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 11.23.20
Richmond taps a local restaurateur to serve as an industry liaison, restaurants in Powhatan are offered a winterization grant program, and officials cut the ribbon on new apartments in Jackson Ward.
Judge sides with Hanover County in dispute over Wegmans approval
But a group of homeowners suing to stop a 1.1 million-square-foot distribution facility from being built can amend their complaint and fight on.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 11.16.20
A new pandemic relief program targets microbusinesses in Chesterfield, a mixed-use development project faces a deciding vote in Hanover, and Richmond and Powhatan seek input on land use plans.
350-unit Laurel Park redevelopment ‘full steam ahead’ after Henrico approval
New York-based Aurelie Capital plans to replace the aging shopping center with apartments and retail space across a dozen buildings.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 11.9.20
A county airport is getting a new terminal building, a state COVID relief fund is expanded to help more businesses, and Richmond and Henrico leaders face full agendas this week.
