Im so excited about this one! I've spent 2 decades down there at VCU then in the biotch park at a couple of different companies and love walking around at lunchtime dreaming of what could be. Between the institutional behemoths on Broad (the new General Assembly building, Childrens hospital, etc), the crazy height VCU is throwing down on Leigh, and the organic growth in Jackson Ward, this is prime real estate. I suspect in hindsight we'll all be glad the Navy Hill scheme fell apart - letting biotech/pharma fill a couple of those blocks (hopefully with increasing height) will be a big feature for Richmond in the years to come. The armory is a world class building which would make a great showpiece headquarters for someone. A nice hotel to support the convention center (and biotech/VCU) will be a big plus. We have folks coming in from around the country and often the Mariott is full - they have to book way out in Short Pump or even Midlothian...
