Local attorney and activist Paul Goldman filed the lawsuit Thursday challenging City Council approvals to allow Richmond to issue $170 million in bonds to finance the ballpark-anchored development’s first phase.
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Data center project proposed for 120-acre site in Powhatan County
The region’s trend of landing large data center projects has reached Powhatan, as a California developer is looking to build 1.5 million square feet of data center facilities in the county.
City Council to vote Wednesday on new Diamond District financing plan
A special meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow on the new approach to financing the stadium and infrastructure improvements for the development’s first phase. Citizens will have a chance to weigh in.
Richmond startup Sherah expands into NoVa with personal-assistant service for moms
Looking to jumpstart its growth, the company that connects moms with personal assistants to help handle errands and parenting tasks, has expanded into Northern Virginia.
Tri-City Chili Peppers get some extra glow with ‘Cosmic Baseball’ under black lights
In a bid to continue growing their fan base, the region’s other minor league baseball team is turning off the lights in what its owner believes is the first-of-its-kind stadium setup.
Indoor farming startup rolls out units aimed at K-12 schools
Scott’s Addition-based Babylon Micro-Farms recently unveiled The STEM Garden, a hydroponic device used to grow vegetables indoors and geared toward classroom instruction.
City EDA approves $1.5M more for Diamond District ballpark design
The EDA board authorized an additional $1.5 million for design and development of the new ballpark, four months after providing an initial $1 million that staff said has been depleted.
Richmond budgeting $3M for Coliseum demo amid stagnant City Center project
Administrators are recommending the demolition with the goal of removing public safety risks, cutting security costs and rejuvenating the seemingly stagnant redevelopment project.
Henrico-based Terravive rolls out next wave of compostable food-service products
The company started with straws and takeout boxes and has since expanded to have more than 100 single-use products made of sugar cane and corn-based starch.
Newly filed ordinances detail new game plan for Diamond District financing
The city would issue $170 million in bonds to finance the development’s initial phase, and establish a community development authority as a financing option for future phases.