Richmond Developments

[Downtowner]

Hey don't people move into riverside this month?

Wrldcoupe I would like to see the Phillip Morris Research center project. and the federal courts building.Also does anyone know if the hilton has started yet.

[wrldcoupe4]

SunTrust's Mid-Atlantic HQ in downtown Richmond will soon have an evironmentally friendly greenroof. It will be the largest in Virginia at 11,000 sf.

SunTrust to construct green roof atop Downtown headquarters

[wrldcoupe4]

downtowner...the hilton is the project that Wilder might go to court over. Your friend's dad might lose his project if he doesn't get financing and get this building on the roll soon! I'll try to hit up the PM HQ.

[Downtowner]

wrldcoupe is this the high-rise suntrust or that suntrust business park thats near downtown u know near the manchester bridge I think.

[wrldcoupe4]

I believe this is for the suntrust highrise between main and cary.

[Downtowner]

k thats what I figured.

[Downtowner]

Have you heard anything about the Ghazi companies plans for richmond.

[wrldcoupe4]

I've heard nothing....

[burt]

SunTrust's Mid-Atlantic HQ in downtown Richmond will soon have an evironmentally friendly greenroof. It will be the largest in Virginia at 11,000 sf.

SunTrust to construct green roof atop Downtown headquarters

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There must be jubilation in certain quarters of RCW over this announcement. I think it's great and I hope the idea spreads to lots of rooftops.

SunTrust, I believe, is like the 2nd or 3rd tallest building in Richmond after the James Monroe state tower and, possibly, Federal Reserve.

[wrldcoupe4]

Suntrust is 400' tall making it the second tallest building in the city...the Fed. Reserve is 393 ft. I agree..I think this would be a great thing to see across the city. It sure would please Scottb

[Downtowner]

But you never Konw the ghazi company might do something really neat like make a new set of twin towers in richmond wouldn't that be awesome.

[wrldcoupe4]

it would but we don't even know where the Ghazi company is planning on doing anything. I emailed them but got no response....I wish we could find out what is planned on the entire city block that was purchased.

[Downtowner]

Its killing me to know all of these secret developments thats why I want to go into rea estate.Maybe if I ever get a job with a company that does lots of stuff in the city I can keey you guys more updated on projects that hasn't been announced.

[wrldcoupe4]

here's a bigger rendering of the Philip Morris Research Facility:

This page also has more info and an aerial flyby of the project:

click here

[burt]

I would guess PM to rise about 10 floors. What do you guys think?

[eandslee]

I would guess PM to rise about 10 floors.  What do you guys think?

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I was thinking at least 10 floors, more like 13, I was thinking - at least that's what it looks like to me.

[wrldcoupe4]

I had heard 8 floors but I'm hoping you guys are right!

[burt]

Am I in the right thread for this? Anyway, read today's RTD and you'll find out that financing apparently has been arranged with Prudential to fund the Miller & Rhoads project.

[burt]

it would but we don't even know where the Ghazi company is planning on doing anything. I emailed them but got no response....I wish we could find out what is planned on the entire city block that was purchased.

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Maybe TWO city blocks. I wish there were a way to check out my contention that another full block was sold before the 3/4/Main/Cary.

[wrldcoupe4]

what if you contacted the city econ. dev. dept. to see about the city blocks? I also read about the Miller & Rhoads.....we'll have to hold our breath though because we haven't seen a timetable or anytthing and technically, I believe Hilton hasn't definitely committed yet. Something needs to happen soon thouhg. that building is in baaad shape.

[PeninsulaKiddo]

here's a bigger rendering of the Philip Morris Research Facility:

This page also has more info and an aerial flyby of the project:

click here

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I've seen a little bit on the project, but the bigger rendering is niiiice. The architectural lines of the building are gorgeous and unique, particularly for the Richmond area. It looks like something out of the Silicon Valley in its heyday.

[wrldcoupe4]

yea I really like the modern look of this...It will definitely help transform the area around the coliseum. The biotech park tends to have a more modern feel. here is the UNOS Headquarters:

If eric is right in thinking its about 13 stories, then it should be very visible from 64/95. I can't wait for this building to start rising!

[wrldcoupe4]

from Richmond.com's ask the mayor:

he said some interesting stuff today. First a small quote:

"...... about $400 million in development is being spent along the Broad Street corridor between 4th and 14th streets alone. This includes a new Federal Courthouse, the Virginia State Capitol restoration and visitors center, renovation of the Finance and Washington buildings in Capital Square and renovation of the Old State Library, Marriott Hotel, Richmond City Hall and Richmond Coliseum. ............ Meanwhile, by this September, the Beautify Richmond 2007 committee will begin coordinating volunteer efforts to eliminate graffiti citywide and make the City's major gateways more attractive.

First of all, I wonder if that means the Coliseum will have an exterior facelift...it sure does need one. Secondly, it's wonderful that the city will soon get very serious about tackling graffiti and improving gateways.

Here's the whole thing...there is also a good Q & A about Downtown vs the Suburbs

Richmond.com's Ask the Mayor

[Downtowner]

I was Just downtown today and It looks a whole lot better than it does on a computer.I wish I could go down there more often. I saw Riverside and it looks really nice downtown.

[burt]

from Richmond.com's ask the mayor:

he said some interesting stuff today. First a small quote:

"...... about $400 million in development is being spent along the Broad Street corridor between 4th and 14th streets alone. This includes a new Federal Courthouse, the Virginia State Capitol restoration and visitors center, renovation of the Finance and Washington buildings in Capital Square and renovation of the Old State Library, Marriott Hotel, Richmond City Hall and Richmond Coliseum. ............ Meanwhile, by this September, the Beautify Richmond 2007 committee will begin coordinating volunteer efforts to eliminate graffiti citywide and make the City's major gateways more attractive.

First of all, I wonder if that means the Coliseum will have an exterior facelift...it sure does need one. Secondly, it's wonderful that the city will soon get very serious about tackling graffiti and improving gateways.

Here's the whole thing...there is also a good Q & A about Downtown vs the Suburbs

Richmond.com's Ask the Mayor

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The Coliseum just recently completed a $7M interior face lift. Haven't heard of any other plans for it. I think it says volumes that Wilder never so much as mentioned VAPAF amongst the Broad street improvements. He's got it in for them, I fear. I have a feeling that Paul Goldman is the spokesman for the Mayor in this bi-weekly column.