Development

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Business
LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024 02:43 PM
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A paved trail through the trees on a sunny day
Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Henrico breaks ground on Lake Overton improvements
The county will install a new earthen dam, native plants, and a community walking trail to enhance the area
April 22, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Share your thoughts on the future of Brown’s Island
What would you add to the manmade island?
April 19, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
5 transportation improvements coming to the River City
The city wants your feedback on five planned improvements concentrated on High Injury Network streets around Richmond
April 17, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Everything you need to know about RVA 311
Richmond’s non-emergency call center responds to tens of thousands of requests a year.
April 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Designs finalized for new baseball diamond
The first element of the Diamond District redevelopment is the construction of a new baseball diamond, to break ground April-June
March 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
RIC utility box
Culture
City of Richmond aims to beautify utility boxes
Pilot program brings art to ten Broad Street boxes
March 1, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Richmond is rewriting its zoning ordinance. What does this mean?
Richmonders are invited to apply to join the Zoning Advisory Council to provide input to the planning commission.
March 1, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
RIC shockoe project overhead
Culture
City of Richmond announces Shockoe Project
Anchored by National Slavery Museum, the project aims to help Richmond come to terms with its history
February 28, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A skyline view of Richmond, VA
City
Explore an interactive map of Central VA transportation projects
Find out what transportation projects the CVTA will consider for funding and share your thoughts during the public comment period.
February 9, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A photo of VUU's campus, the football stadium in the background
Real Estate
VUU makes major investment in Northside housing
The university has partnered with out of state firm to build 130+ apartments
February 8, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A watercolor sketch of Shockoe Slip with several storefronts and cobblestone streets. There are people milling about the street in the abstract.
City
Share your thoughts on the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan
The city wants to establish a comprehensive way to evaluate historic and cultural resources in our community — check out the project outline and see how you can contribute
February 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
Fall Line Vision Plan shows possibilities for upcoming trail
The 43-mile multi-use trail will run from Petersburg to Ashland with natural attractions, amenities, public art, and development opportunities
February 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A drone image of Varina Farms overlooking the James River
City
Henrico County to buy historic Varina Farms
Board of Supervisors votes to purchase 2,095-acre property
January 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Share your thoughts on bicycle and pedestrian improvements near Willow Lawn
Henrico County has released a survey to gather feedback on proposed designs around Libbie, Monument, and Willow Lawn
January 8, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A ribbon waits to be cut in front of a semi truck
City
Estes cuts ribbon on new Richmond terminal
New terminal is next step in company’s 90+ year history in Richmond
December 4, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
An aerial shot of the Richmond skyline
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Looking forward to the Fall Line Trail
The 43-mile trail is set to be a north/south companion to the Capital Trail in Virginia
November 8, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
GRTC extends deadline to apply for Rider Advisory Council
Richmonders can now apply to join the group until Dec. 4
November 6, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A postcard of Richmond's lakeside park
City
Know Your City: Richmond’s first suburbs
The “streetcar suburbs” that changed the River City city forever
November 6, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Richmond approves reconstruction of illegally demolished buildings
After two historic Church Hill storefronts were torn down in August, the city has now approved the development to continue
October 27, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
An intersection on VCU campus, with students and other pedestrians crossing in front of a large VCU sign
City
Department of Public Works expanding LPIs at Richmond intersections
Leading Pedestrian Intervals enhance safety for non-drivers at intersections around the city
October 17, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
What’s the future for Willow Lawn?
The shopping center is set for a long-term mixed-use redevelopment that could take place over 20 years.
October 16, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
A field of Dominion solar panels surrounded by sheep tending to the grass.
Small Business
Dominion plans to expand River City solar power
Proposed projects would build solar facilities in Powhatan and Hanover
October 5, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
Fans sit in the bleachers of the Diamond.
Business
Flying Squirrels pledge $3 million yearly lease for new ballpark
The fee would be 15 times what the organization pays for The Diamond lease each year, but would increase team involvement with ballpark design
October 2, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
The Hanover Tavern in Richmond, VA at night
City
Hanover approves long-term vision for development
Envision Hanover sets housing and workforce goals for next two decades
September 29, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Chesterfield breaks ground on Springline development
The first phase of the project, which includes apartments and retail, is scheduled for completion in 2025
September 28, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Two people riding bikes down the sidewalk
Culture
Richmond ranks no. 5 in bike boom
A recent report on post-pandemic bike trips shows Richmond on the rise
September 27, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
Parking minimums, ADUs, and Airbnbs — your guide to new zoning ordinances
The city grouped three proposed zoning changes together in August 2022 — here’s what has changed since then and what it means for Richmonders
September 26, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
RICtoday_PulseBus_LaunchPhoto
City
Share your thoughts on a North-South Pulse line
GRTC is collecting responses on possible bus rapid transit routes heading north and south in Richmond
September 22, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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