The recently retired executive embarks this weekend on a solo 4,500-mile “bikepacking” adventure to raise awareness and funds for a Richmond nonprofit.
Downtime: HHHunt’s Dan Schmitt rides coast to coast
Nonprofits
New plans to replace Public Safety Building show scaled-down project
Documents submitted by Capital City Partners for 500 N. 10th St. have a three-building complex with a 12-story tower – eight stories shorter than originally proposed.
Deal secures land for $7M riverfront education center
The James River Association acquired a 0.85-acre parcel at 2825 Dock St., where it’s planning to build a $7 million environmental education center.
Virginia Rep plans to buy Scottish Rite Temple for Northside theater venue
The City Council will decide whether to grant the nonprofit theater group a special-use permit to hold performances at 4204 Hermitage Road.
Downtown YMCA redevelopment plan calls for 266 apartments in 3 buildings
The multi-phased project is planned to kick off this summer with a rehab of the Y building, followed by a new six-story building and then a new 11-story building.
Housing nonprofit to transfer Jackson Ward properties to The JXN Project
The historic preservation group plans to develop the nearly half-acre assemblage into a historical interpretation site centered on a re-creation of the Skipwith-Roper Cottage.
The Valentine history museum kicks off $12M renovation and expansion
“This project is a once-in-a-generation project. We won’t have to do this again for a long time,” said Director Bill Martin.
Downtime: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s ‘plant parent’
One year into his role as the CEO, Brian Trader has made himself at home — and made a seasonal home out of his office for his personal plant collection.
Local acting troupe ready to raise the curtain at new theater in Hopewell
Box 5 Cabaret Theatre at 212 E. Broadway will be christened with its first performance Friday of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
Local startup that offers software for nonprofits closes $825K capital raise
Humanitru is using the funds to expand its team as it seeks to make further inroads with museums, humane societies and community colleges.