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It's a shame that this project is being delayed such. It seemed we won over this high-energy, forward-thinking collective and brewery, and the council is being "Very Richmond" in welcoming them.
The vote to move forward with the terminal building is tonight.
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Wow. Those over is Austin have a lot to look forward to on the urban landscape!
Nice towers.
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I live very near the two hotels and I must say that since their opening, there has been a great deal of tourists in the few blocks in our immediate area. It's nice to see people out and about and enjoying what this city has to offer.
I wonder how long before the building directly beside the Tobacco Company is developed? (Cary Street side)
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Anyone have photos of the slew apartment buildings that are under construction near Broad and Harrison Streets?
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Gov. McAuliffe is trying to speed up BRT along Broad St.
http://www.styleweekly.com/richmond/fast-lane/Content?oid=2055205
I'm glad that we are embracing mass transit; I live in the city center and use it often.
But to charge ahead with BRT over light rail/street cars is foolish.
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During the ShockoeFest events this past Saturday, I sat in the transportation plaza across from Main Street Station and simply soaked up the scene.
There were hoardes of people walking to and fro on the sidewalks and dozens more, luggage in tow, darting up and down the stairs of the train station. Like clockwork, Megabuses pulled in and out of the loading area as some passengers boarded while others hailed cabs to charge their way through the traffic from the nearby festival.
Everyone looked so pleased to be where they were.
I imagined what the city looked like for those passersby on the buses, interstates, and trains. The scene was exciting.
I was left to think, how do we reproduce this scene more often? How can the plaza act like less of a parking lot and more of a gathering area for those coming in and out of our wonderful city. It is the crossroads for rail, cars, and even canal boats.
I am left to wish that the GRTC, Greyhound buses, and Amtrak make better use of this prime location. There is so much potential to give travelers an unbelieveable welcome to the city of Richmond.
The scene from this weekend was unparalleled to anything that we have to offer.
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Let's not forget the bridge that will link Brown's Island to Manchester:
http://www.examiner.com/article/walkway-proposed-from-brown-s-island-to-manchester
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Thanks for the pics! I have a good friend that lives at Hull and 7th. He, too, is excited. I think the area is ripe for some additional retail.
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Thanks jbjust,
Of course I saw this AFTER I made a new thread. Thanks for the photos though.
Manchester is worthy of a thread of its own.
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I figured this would be a good place for the new announcement for development in Manchester, and a good place to highlight other projects in this area of the city.
Reynolds South property sold for development
Thalhimer Realty Partners Inc. has purchased a 17.2-acre site at Seventh and Hull streets, formerly home to the Reynolds South plant, for $9.25 million.
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Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013 12:00 am {sodEmoji.|} Updated: 8:56 am, Fri Dec 6, 2013.
BY CAROL HAZARD Richmond Times-Dispatch
More apartments, retail and offices are coming to the Manchester area of South Richmond.
Plans call for three apartment buildings, two 13-story residential and/or office buildings and retail shops. Work will begin on the apartments, the first phase of the project, in January.
Thalhimer Realty Partners Inc. purchased a 17.2-acre site at Seventh and Hull streets for $9.25 million. The transaction closed Wednesday.
The site — encompassing about 7.5 city blocks — is the former location of Reynolds Packaging Group’s foil manufacturing plant, commonly called the Reynolds South plant.
The plan is to convert three historic warehouse and distribution buildings into 263 apartments, Drew Wiltshire, vice president of Thalhimer Realty Partners, said Thursday. Thalhimer Realty is the development subsidiary of
Cushman & Wakefield {sodEmoji.|} Thalhimer, a commercial real estate firm in Henrico County.
Some apartments will be ready by the end of 2014, but all will be finished by spring 2015, Wiltshire said.
The second phase will involve the development of retail space on 5.4 acres along Hull Street. “No one is beating on our door to build anything yet,” he said. “We will market it for sale or for lease.”
The final phase is to build two high-rise, high-density buildings 13 stories tall, one possibly for residential living and the other for offices, Wiltshire said.
“We see it as two buildings, 250,000 square feet each,” Wiltshire said, adding that the plan is preliminary and flexible. The two high-rises would be near Legend’s Brewery between Sixth Street and the river bordered by Porter and McDonough streets.
“The initial and only certain phase is the conversion of the three existing buildings into apartments,” Wiltshire said.
The property, which has been on the market about three years, is considered one of the most significant riverfront properties in downtown Richmond.
“This is a great development opportunity on the river. It will change the landscape downtown,” said Trib Sutton, a senior vice president with CBRE{sodEmoji.|}Richmond.
The transformation on the north side of the river will continue now on the south side, Sutton said.
Sutton, along with Rob Dirom, Scott Boyers, Scott Durham and John Carpin of CBRE{sodEmoji.|}Richmond, represented the seller in the transaction, Pactiv LLC, a Chicago-based packager and successor to Reynolds Metals, which had been based in Henrico.
The team was responsible for the sale of the North Plant property in February 2012 for $7.3 million. That site, housing a similar manufacturing plant on 6.8 acres, fronts the Kanawha Canal and the James River.
Developers Fountainhead Properties and WVS, buyers of the North Plant, recently finished the first phase of the
Reynolds North property with the completion of about 174 apartments and retail space.
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Church Hill to soon see new grocery store 'Union Market'
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When it comes to grocery shopping in Church Hill, some neighbors complain they have few options. That's about to change thanks to three people who live in the area are working together to open one.
Over the years, the building has been home to many business, most recently a restaurant, but in just a couple of months, it will open as a grocery store. It's something people who live in the area say is much needed.
After months of planning, Union Market is becoming more than just an idea. The new grocery store off Jefferson Street is the brain child of three Church Hill residents who live within a mile of the store. They've been frustrated, because there's no grocery store close by.
"We all found ourselves leaving the area to find the product that we need, so we are really looking to fill that void," said Gillian Field.
The store will offer a variety of items, including grass-fed beef, deli meats, fruits, veggies and more.
"We would really like to focus on local small batch craft items, we are really interested in supporting the community, the city and the surrounding area, so that would be our focus as much as possible."
In addition to groceries, the Union Market will feature a sandwich shop and a variety of wines and beer.
"There is really nothing like us in the area yet."
The finishing touches are still being put on Union Market. You can expect to see it open sometime in early January in Church Hill.
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One needs to be thoughtful when clicking articles on Timesdispatch. They charge after 20 clicks! But, I am glad that I clicked this one:
Posted: Friday, November 22, 2013 12:00 am
BY JACOB GEIGER
Work It, Richmond
Moonshine, long associated with the mountains of Virginia, is coming to the River City.
Brian Marks, Alex Wotring and Vincent Riggi have started Belle Isle Craft Spirits and will charge $29.95 per 750-milliliter bottle of moonshine.
The founders said their goal is to help drinkers understand that there’s more to white whiskey than a foul-tasting concoction poured from a jar.
Their product goes on sale today through the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
The moonshine will not be stocked on ABC store shelves until the company can supply enough to stock 100 stores around the state.
Until then, bars and individual buyers can order through the ABC’s specialty catalog at any ABC retail location.
More than 30 local bars and three in Charlottesville have placed pre-orders with ABC and will begin carrying the beverage as soon as they pick up their initial shipments from the state.
“The focus is on a smoother, very clean taste, without the burn of backwoods moonshine,” Riggi said. “This is a premium product that is designed for sipping.”
Wotring said the founders have been talking with bartenders and sharing cocktail recipes. But he said they also are excited to see what some of the region’s best-known mixologists come up with on their own.
“We think you can do a lot with it,” Wotring said.
The moonshine is currently being produced by the Koval distillery in Chicago. The Belle Isle partners said they hope to open a local production facility by March — probably in the Manchester area of South Richmond.
It’s been legal to make moonshine in Virginia for decades, if a business obtains the proper licenses from the ABC.
The spirit has been increasingly popular in recent years, with the number of licensed distilleries growing, and the number of busts on illegal stills increasing.
For instance, North Carolina-based Midnight Moon has been advertising on Richmond TV stations. The company uses the image and endorsement of Junior Johnson, a legendary NASCAR driver who trained his lead foot by hauling moonshine on country roads in the South. Though he was never caught on the open road, he served a year-long prison sentence in the 1950s after he was caught at his family’s illegal still. Johnson was later pardoned by President Ronald Reagan.
Wotring and Riggi met playing baseball together for the University of Richmond. They own three Smoothie King locations in the area.
Marks is the founder of Bonfire Funds, a startup that makes T-shirts for charitable causes.
Jacob Geiger is director of Work It, Richmond. He can be reached at [email protected] or (804) 649-6874.
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The restaurant scene in Richmond was near and dear to Burt. I hope we all can keep this popular thread updated.
NEW DINING OPTION DOWNTOWN ON EAST GRACE
Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:45 pm {sodEmoji.|} Updated: 9:11 am, Wed Nov 20, 2013.
Karri Peifer
Posted on November 19, 2013
by Karri Peifer
Monument City Coffee is in the works at 306 E. Grace St., in the spot next to Godfry's on the same block as Rappahannock, a block west of Pasture.
The owner didn't have a firm opening date, but said January is the goal.
Monument City Coffee will be equal parts record store and coffee and sandwich shop (plus pastries, soup and bagels) with wine and beer available for dine-in or take-out.
The owner said he's trying to fill a gap until a wine and beer store makes it into the neighborhood, noting that there are several apartments on that block and few retail options.
Annnnnd....
New Carytown restaurant relocating from Shockoe Slip.
A former Shockoe Slip restaurant is being resurrected in Carytown.
Chef and owner Kevin LaCivita plans to open Pomegranate at 3321 W. Cary St. in the space most recently occupied by sushi restaurant Moshi Moshi. LaCivita, who closed Pomegranate’s first incarnation on East Cary Street in 2009, said he would look to be open in the new spot in early 2014.
LaCivita is leasing the 3,000-square-foot space and bought the equipment formerly used by the sushi restaurant, which closed in October. He was clear about why he chose the location.
Kevin LaCivita
“I’ve always wanted to be in Carytown.” LaCivita said. “I paid for the idea of being in Carytown.”
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The flight to Orlando was full. The flight returning was maybe 2/3 full. Huge plane? Does anyone know what type of plane they are flying in and out?
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I flew Southwest this weekend, from Richmond to Orlando and back. The customer service, from my experience, was very nice. The people were friendly, the attendants made jokes, and there was no bag fee. Plus, complimentary peanuts! When was the last time I was offered THAT on a plane!
I am glad that Southwest is in town.
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Yes! I concur.
Manchester is becoming a pretty happening place to live in the metro area.
I think it is important to praise the city's residents and especially the police department for the reduction in crimes and murders. We had forever been in the rankings of the nation's worse, and it is such a breath of fresh air to be off of those lists.
I "true" believe (from the novel: The Cay) that the increase in population is due to the cut in violence.
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Hail the Rams!
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I remember eating at Julian's after prom. And I really like the rendering.
One less surface parking lot is always good news too.
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I dig this design!
I'm sure Burt would enjoy this as well.
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Thanks for this post JSI.
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Wow. I am at a complete loss. Teary-eyed even.
It is amazing how someone who you may know such little about can move you so...
He was an ardent poster who's optimism about the future of our city was contagious.
Having faced a close death twice (liver transplant transplant patient) within the last four years, I am humbled by his contributions to this site and to the lives and spirits of all posters who share his passion for the success of our little city.
I, too, will be more deliberate in posting in his honor.
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OOP!
I just created a thread regarding this announcement. I can't beat you guys to anything! LOL
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I've not read all through this, and have never spent an evening in any of Waterside's bars and clubs. But if you've never been to Charlotte then you should look at its Epicenter and The NC Music Factory. Both are HUGE nighttime destinations and very unique. The venues are diverse and I believe Norfolk coculd support something of this magnitude.
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I would love to see an Urban Outfitters fit into Carytown. I know it's not as unique as some of the mom and pop clothing shops already in the area, but I believe that it would be a great draw.
Richmond International Airport
in Richmond
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Airport traffic is up nearly 7% for the month of January:
http://www.richmond.com/business/local/article_e0b93819-e7b1-5193-b486-3bc4b7fe906d.html
Coincidentally, airport traffic in Norfolk has steadily decreased:
http://hamptonroads.com/2015/02/norfolk-international-airport-traffic-decreases