The multi-phased project is planned to kick off this summer with a rehab of the Y building, followed by a new six-story building and then a new 11-story building.
Downtown YMCA redevelopment plan calls for 266 apartments in 3 buildings
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Scott’s Addition building owners get quadruple return after 3 years
Kayla and Aaron Williams, who own Ironwood Automotive, bought their 1704 Belleville St. location for $490,000 in 2019 and sold it this month for $2 million.
Growing cybersecurity company Alias plugs into Richmond with new office
The firm was founded in Oklahoma City and expanded into Dallas before setting up shop in Scott’s Addition.
Guest Commentary: Turn Second Baptist Church into a mini-Parthenon
If Historic Hotels of Richmond proceeds with demolition, the classical façade of the church building should remain.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 2.15.22
VCU names a physician-in-chief for the children’s hospital, plus new faces and promotions in law, real estate and more.
Jefferson Hotel owner will be allowed to demolish century-old former church
The change in the city’s position prompted outrage from historic preservationists, who gathered Saturday for a rally that marched by the hotel’s Lemaire restaurant.
City weighing increase to BPOL tax exemption threshold for businesses
The proposal to lessen the tax burden on small businesses could affect more than half of the businesses operating in Richmond.
Bill that speeds launch of recreational marijuana market up for Senate vote
It would allow medical marijuana operators to start selling recreational pot on Jan. 1, 2023, a full year before everyone else.
Chester-based trucking firm foresees demand to lease empty trailer spaces
The recent boom in the region’s industrial warehouse development is a boon for Abilene Motor Express subsidiary AMX Leasing.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.14.22
A 200-home development is proposed in western Chesterfield, Goochland holds meetings on a pair of area-specific plans, and several projects advance in Henrico.