While a needed seven-vote majority seemed to be secured going into Monday’s meeting, the vote was uncertain and displayed a coming together among councilmembers who have been divided on past proposals.
Sports & Recreation
Vote scheduled on land-use plan for area around River City Sportsplex
The proposed Genito/288 Special Focus Area Plan would guide development and county policies for a 659-acre area.
Henrico County event center taking shape, second Shamin hotel floated at Virginia Center Commons
The $50 million, 4,500-seat arena is scheduled to open in about a year and host indoor sports events and concerts.
Diamond District redevelopment cost pegged at $2.4B
“The redevelopment of the Diamond District site is intended to be financially self-sustaining, meaning that the new development in the Diamond District will generate enough tax revenue to pay debt service for Community Development Authority bond financing,” new city documents state.
Henrico-based golf belt brand sold to company known for golf hats
J.T. Spencer is now owned by Imperial and its parent company Paramount Apparel, in a deal that will maintain and expand the beltmaker’s West End operations.
City councilman opens new Scott’s Addition gym
The venture took inspiration from another gym in Austin, Texas, and has professionals working and living in the city as its target audience.
Downtime: Public relations executive lures new business through fishing
“I said I really would like to start to get some business in the marine, boating and fishing industry, just thinking, ‘OK, I love to do those things; how awesome would it be to work in the industry as well?’” Commonwealth PR’s Brian Chandler said.
Chesterfield County approves grant agreement for $323M surf pool-anchored development
Developer Brett Burkhart called the board’s vote a “major milestone” and said it was the final piece needed to get the years-in-the-making project moving.
Sweet science becomes growing business for Scott’s Addition boxing gym
Vintage Boxing’s River City Invitational, entering its final round this weekend, aims to establish Richmond as a serious pugilistic hub.
Big-box sporting goods chain leaps into Short Pump
Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors opened in the former Toys ‘R’ Us-Babies ‘R’ Us combo store.