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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden becomes designated Autism Friendly Community
Lewis Ginter is now an accredited Autism Friendly Community, a title provided by the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
September 04, 2025 03:06 PM
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Elise Steele
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Airports and Transportation
GRTC announces bus stop improvements plan in Richmond, VA
Currently, 5% of active local bus stops have a shelter and 21% have seating.
September 28, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
Plenty bringing largest vertical farm campus in the world to Richmond, VA
Plenty Richmond Farm Campus is set to open in winter 2023/2024 growing Driscoll’s strawberries out of Chesterfield.
September 14, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Development
RVA Diamond Partners chosen for Diamond District development project
The Thalhimer-based firm was chosen by the city after nearly a year of deliberations.
September 13, 2022
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Katie Potter
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Three proposed zoning changes in Richmond, VA
The city is looking to revise short-term rental regulations, eliminate parking space minimums, and permit accessory dwelling units.
August 17, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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