See what’s taking shape in Richmond’s development scene. | Photo via VCU; edit via Canva
Exponential growth means longtime locals are bound to have a “Wait, when did this get here?” moment.
With lots of new developments on the horizon, we’re here to catch you up on Richmond’s most anticipated builds — timelines, renderings, and details. Grab your hard hat and let’s get going.
CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation
Cost: $253M
Completion: 2027
Curious about the construction site at the corner of Broad + Belvidere? That’s VCU’s developing arts and innovation center, a soon-to-be hub for arts, opera, tech, theater, gaming — you name it.
The building will span seven stories and 209,000 sqft. Check out the conceptual design.
This “living building” will implement the use of solar power and rainwater harvesting, among other sustainable efforts.
Rendering via Henrico County
Henrico’s Living Building
Cost: $16.3M
Completion: Late 2026
Henrico County Schools broke groundon the Living Building at Wilton in October 2025. What is it? An environmentally-focused K-12 public school situated on 62 acres of Wilton Farmland. Click below to learn which high school it plans to join forces with.
Looking back on 2016: Who remembers Bunnyhop Bike Shop?
Screenshot via Google Street View
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The latest nostalgic trend has people sharing photos from 2016 on social media. A lot has changed in Richmond since then. That photo above — Bunnyhop Bike Shop in Oregon Hill — offers a glimpse at businesses come and gone. The store actually closed in 2016, and Rest in Pieces moved in the following year. (Vogue)
Plan Ahead
The Virginia Antiques Expo is coming up this weekend, Jan. 23-25, at the Richmond Raceway. Expect 75+ exhibitors and a lot of old-timey treasures. In between all the antique browsing, the Raceway will flip the script with a pro boxing extravaganza on Saturday night, Jan. 24.
Today Is
National Coffee Break Day, a reminder to partake in one of the country’s favorite pastimes — stepping away from your desk to grab a cup of joe. Fortunately, the River City has no shortage of choices.
Try This
Country line dancing is making a comeback, and bars across the US are embracing a honky-tonk vibe to draw in crowds. Looking for a dance crew? Both The Park RVA and Babe’s of Carytown host line-dancing nights every Wednesday at 7 p.m. (Wall Street Journal)
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at a local yoga or ballet studio would feel. From barre to aerial arts, check out these 10 unique ways to workout in Richmond.
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My walk down memory lane (aka Google Street View) reminded me of a few other local favorites come and gone, like Mamma Zu in Oregon Hill.
I suppose it’s time to add Ipanema’s closure to the list, but are we all emotionally ready for that? Which Richmond restaurant or business do you miss? Let me know.
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