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Gilpin Court art installation unveiled + redevelopment plan set in motion
Over the past few days, Gilpin Court has made headlines with two new community-shaping developments.
December 17, 2025 04:37 PM
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Elise Steele
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Fall Line Vision Plan shows possibilities for upcoming trail
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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