The Agenda

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.

Chesterfield unveils a draft plan for guiding development in Midlothian, construction starts on a county cricket field and wraps on the city’s 911 Training Center, and events start this week to officially rename Arthur Ashe Boulevard.

Henrico supervisors meet in regular session this week, Goochland embarks on a private street sign replacement program, and Richmond City Council adjusts an ordinance related to the seemingly stalled Navy Hill redevelopment.

Goochland County maps out its five-year economic development plan, Hanover County secures funds for road-widening projects and the city’s longtime commonwealth’s attorney takes a job as a partner at a local law firm.