The Agenda

Carvana and a data center-solar farm hybrid are back before Chesterfield’s Planning Commission, Henrico lays groundwork for Regency Square’s mixed-use transformation, and a Richmond firm advises Petersburg and Ashland on bond refinancing.

Lots happening in Henrico this week with a $105 million bond issuance tied to a recent referendum, rezoning and permit requests for a shopping mall’s mixed-use conversion, a local architecture firm’s design contract goes up again, and a desired indoor arena for the county remains in play.

Wedding bells are closer to ringing at a Goochland County mansion pitched for an event venue and vineyard, Henrico looks to the Tar Heel State for arena inspiration, and Richmond’s mayor delivers the long-awaited Navy Hill redevelopment proposal to City Council.

A former Martin Agency CEO lands a local gig, an area agency and film director collaborate on a MADD campaign, a homegrown documentary picks up an Emmy and lots of shops announce new clients and hires.

Two large-scale rezonings pave the way for denser development in Richmond’s Monroe Ward and VUU area, the city hires a new building commissioner, and two high-profile projects face their first votes in Goochland.

Carvana hits a speed bump for its proposed distribution facility near Chester, a 323-acre project in Hanover gets thumbs down again on its way to county supervisors, and a five-story hotel is planned near the airport.

Richmond International Airport gets a new CEO, a local contractor fills in on a delayed capital project in Goochland, Richmond’s Shockoe Alliance group meets and plenty of high-profile projects go before area planning commissions.

Henrico reviews zoning and permit requests regarding the redevelopment of Regency Square mall, Chesterfield holds a work session on Carvana’s proposed Chester facility and a solar farm-data center pitched for the former Matoaca Mega Site, and City Council fills chairmanships for an advisory group to review the proposed Navy Hill project.

Chesterfield approves a grant agreement with Shamin Hotels for investment at Stonebridge, Henrico opens a $10 million mental health and development center, Hanover delays a vote on a 323-acre development, and Richmond City Council meets in special session Monday.

Chesterfield breaks ground on a long-desired arts center, Capital One wants to build more parking in Goochland, and the regional airport commission holds its regular monthly meeting.