The prospects of future development at the old Westhampton School site took a step forward on Monday. The Richmond Planning Commission voted to recommended approval of Bon Secours’ request to rezone the school’s 6 acres at 5800 Patterson Ave. The matter now needs City Council approval. Bon Secours filed the request in late May, as… Read more »
Government
DHR head addresses Manchester boundary debate
A delayed vote on a requested boundary expansion of an historic district in Manchester has prompted the local development team behind the proposal to threaten to halt construction and further investment in the area – even though the state agency reviewing the proposal said it supports the plan.
‘It deserves a new place to call home’
A state-owned, tin-looking building near the corner of Governor and East Grace streets soon could be in the hands of private ownership. That’s if the price is right – and if someone is willing to move it.
Henrico nets 5 submissions for outsourcing Belmont Golf Course management
A handful of parties have thrown their hats in the ring to potentially take over day-to-day operations of the county-owned Belmont Golf Course in Henrico. The county said last week it received five submissions to a “request for information” it put out in early May, seeking ideas from outside companies to operate and maintain the… Read more »
Long-sought $1.5M police equestrian center trots forward
Final approvals are falling into place for a new home for the Richmond Police Mounted Unit.
ABC gets OK to move on HQ deal
The state agency has received permission for a deal with an out-of-state developer to move its headquarters to the suburbs, potentially freeing up land for a new baseball stadium.
New Kent citizens weigh in on potential Pamunkey casino
The meeting was prompted largely by the news that the Pamunkey had acquired 600 acres in the county, and that the tribe may look to develop a $700 million resort and casino onsite.
Denser zoning approved for Hull Street in Manchester
Development along the corridor is set to go higher and increase in density with a series of approvals by City Council.
Chesterfield finalizes request for ‘megasite’ rezoning
Efforts to attract a major employer to the region by way of a so-called industrial megasite are progressing.
City eyes denser zoning for Hull Street in Manchester
Multiple proposals set to go before the city planning commission Monday would rezone much of the corridor from the Mayo Bridge to Cowardin Avenue.