Two mixed-use developments spanning hundreds of acres are up for review in Chesterfield, where an airport runway expansion project is underway. Henrico reports tourism spending is up, and Goochland commits funds for enhancing broadband internet access.
The Agenda
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.9.19
City Council meets Monday with business including the mayor’s recommendations for $15 million in projected surplus budget revenue, and Henrico County boards are back in session this week.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 9.3.19
A City Council committee hears from consultants on the proposed Navy Hill redevelopment, Hanover County holds off a vote on a controversial mixed-use development, and a childcare business opens in a former auction house in Powhatan.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.26.19
Richmond declares a $15 million budget surplus, a controversial mixed-use development in Hanover faces a deciding vote, and two high-profile projects get thumbs up in Chesterfield.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.19.19
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.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.12.19
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.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.5.19
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.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 7.30.19
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.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.29.19
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.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.22.19
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.