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Development
Brown’s Island $30 million makeover: reader suggestions vs. reality
We compare your 2024 Brown’s Island improvement suggestions to this year’s $30 million approved project plans.
August 28, 2025 03:10 PM
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Elise Steele
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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