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As budget surpluses roll in, local governments mull uses
Investments in sports tourism and increases in local sales tax receipts are among the areas that local governments say paid off last fiscal year in the form of budget surpluses. With no budget deficits to speak of among the region’s most populous localities at the close of FY2018, which ended June 30, area governments are… Read more »
With permit in legal limbo, Henrico landfill allowed to stay open pending appeal
Henrico Circuit Court Chief Judge James Yoffy has upheld the county’s revocation of a conditional-use permit that would have allowed The East End Landfill to expand to an adjoining contracting yard.
City committee punts decisions on scooters, Boulevard renaming and Brook Road bike lane
It’ll be at least another month before steps are taken to decide the fate of electric scooters in Richmond, a Northside bike lane and the renaming of a central artery in the city.
City turns zoning focus to Monroe Ward’s abundance of surface parking lots
With city zoning in and around Scott’s Addition recently updated to accommodate denser development, Richmond planners now are shifting their attention to another district along the bus rapid transit corridor that’s largely driving the changes.
Henrico homing in on Route 5 study amid concerns along corridor
As development interest south of the city has some property owners along Route 5 fearing the future, Henrico County planners are pushing a plan they say would lay the groundwork for protecting and preserving the distinctly rural corridor.
State approves historic district proposals for Blackwell, Manchester
Four months after an initial proposal aroused local controversy, a revised plan to give historic designation to hundreds of Manchester-area properties has received the endorsement of state regulators.
UR law grads’ startup looks to foster lobbying for the rest of us
Two UR law graduates have launched a new online platform and app that allows people to pool their money and hire lobbyists for issues they care about.
In change of course, Henrico plans two new $80M schools
With a land deal in place and additional funds committed, Henrico County is moving forward with a plan to replace two of its oldest high schools on both ends of the county by fall 2021 – simultaneously.
Blackwell historic district proposal delayed again
A proposal to give historic designation to more Manchester-area properties won’t be heard for another month, as state regulators say they need the additional time to refine it and correct a public notification error.