We have a winner โ RVA Diamond Partners, led by Richmond-based developer Thalhimer Realty Partners, has won the contract to lead the Diamond District redevelopment project.
According to Richmond BizSense, plans for the 67-acre site include an 11-acre public park, a hotel, infrastructure upgrades + a mix of office, residential, and retail businesses.
The centerpiece of the development is a redesign of the 37-year-old baseball diamond. The new structure will have a capacity of 10,000 โseating 8,000 with standing room for an additional 2,000.
Projected Timeline
๐๏ธ 2022 โ Final project approval by the City Council
๐๏ธ 2023 โ Work to begin on the stadium
๐๏ธ 2025 โ Finished stadium by the start of the season
A public meeting to discuss the project will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at the Bon Secours Training Center (2401 W. Leigh St.).
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