“The two developments will form up a gateway into Church Hill through Glenwood Avenue,” said Daniil Kleyman, who also plans to build more than 100 apartments.
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Pet projects: Vet practice, boarding chain expand with new Richmond facilities
Locally based Partner Veterinary is underway on a $10.5 million emergency center near Short Pump, while Florida-based Pet Paradise just opened its second outpost in the region.
Call goes out for City Center, Coliseum redevelopment pitches
The city’s EDA and the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority on Thursday issued their anticipated request for interest from development teams that want a shot at transforming the Richmond Coliseum and surrounding area. Responses are due Dec. 20.
Cannabis dispensary opens in Carytown
Green Leaf Medical, thwarted in its efforts to open in Chesterfield County, had no problem launching a new store called Cannabist in the city of Richmond.
Dozens of homes around Libbie Mill to be demolished for project’s next phase
If you’ve noticed holes and other odd blemishes in the façades of the 1950s-era homes around Libbie Mill, there’s a reason for their state of disrepair.
Mama J’s expanding in Jackson Ward with new Mama J’s Market
As it ponders two new restaurants outside of city limits, the soul food spot is taking over the nearby former Salt & Forge storefront to launch a grab-and-go catering shop.
Downtown coffee shop Alchemy plans transition to co-op model
In a bid to combat a tough labor market, the founder of a Richmond coffee shop wants to bring a cooperative ownership model to the business he started a decade ago.
Firm known as a shopping center fixer buys grocery-anchored strip in Chesterfield
“We have a long relationship with Food Lion, so when they have a distressed property we’re basically their white knights in that case,” said Will Whitley of New South Properties.
‘Goth cowboy’ shop tries on bigger space on Broad
Saturn Return has reopened in its new location across behind City Diner on West Broad Street after several years in a smaller storefront near VCU.
Retailers Sierra, Homesense open first local stores in Short Pump
The chains, both owned by TJX Cos., have divvied up a big box formerly occupied by Stein Mart.