Of the thousands of stories and millions of page views on Richmond BizSense this year, there were some that captured the attention of readers more than others.
Top Hits: BizSense’s most-read stories of 2020
Commercial Real Estate
Richmond development roundup for 2020
New office, retail and residential buildings with thousands of apartments are in the works across the region despite the pandemic.
Manchester beckons: Neighborhood’s development stock rose in 2020
The Southside neighborhood saw more action and investment this year than just about any in the region.
City to purchase Loving land for Shockoe slavery commemorative site
The planned park and museum would encompass the African American Burial Ground and Devil’s Half Acre sites, which straddle Broad Street.
Chesterfield County EDA spends $13M to secure 2,000 acres near Moseley
Referred to as “Upper Magnolia,” the land is north of Magnolia Green and near other fast-growing developments such as Foxcreek, Hallsley and Cosby Village.
Hard Hat Happy Hour Virtual Tour: Westhampton Commons
The last episode of the year of our Hard Hat Happy Hour Virtual Tours takes you to Westhampton Commons, where Thalhimer and Bon Secours are redeveloping the old Westhampton School site at the corner of Libbie and Patterson avenues.
Coco + Hazel owners sweet on Bon Air for a second, bigger location
The new dessert shop at 2733 McRae Road will be nearly four times the size of its Ridge Road space and allow for a bigger menu.
Shamin’s Short Pump Hilton headed to receivership, foreclosure
The Chester-based hotelier, which owns more than 60 hotels mostly around the mid-Atlantic, fell behind on loan payments due to the pandemic.
Entrepreneurs showcase brands at The Spot streetwear shop in Arts District
The space at 7 W. Broad St. has several concepts in play such as screen printing and graphic design but is primarily focused on fashion.
Cosby Village development rolling with new commercial section planned
Main Street Homes wants to fill 20 acres along Hull Street with 122,500 square feet of commercial space to support hundreds of multifamily units.