Richmond Developments

[wrldcoupe4]

It appears that the state is looking at buying Main Street Centre for the Dept of Taxation. The price tag seems much higher than the expectation.

[Cadeho]

So the state doesn't build their own buildings anymore? They just buy buildings in the city and then demolish them?

[Shakman]

City to buy two properties for expansion of the Manchester Courthouse.

Inrich link:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...04-22-0180.html

[TBurban]

Anyone have any details on this project? Seems like something's in the works..

First and Canal

A developer approached Cornerstone Architects seeking a concept study to present to the City of Richmond. The site has a 10

[Cadeho]

Nice, but it needs to be taller!

[wrldcoupe4]

Good find! This is right across from the proposed Raven's View project

http://richmondcitywatch.com/modules/galle...aven_s_view.JPG

And just a block away from another proposed residential development on canal between Foushee and Adams which could rise as high as 10 stories... From the Pending Land Use Applications at the Dept of Comm. Dev:

[jbjust]

Anything to fill in some of those empty lots is fine with me. I think 10 stories is probably about right for that site.

The google street view of that site is great. Google Street View

[journiyin]

The key to the 1st and Canal project is 'concept study'. Until you see it on the planning docket or construction document docket - that is all it is - a concept!

[Cadeho]

Good find! This is right across from the proposed Raven's View project

http://richmondcitywatch.com/modules/galle...aven_s_view.JPG

And just a block away from another proposed residential development on canal between Foushee and Adams which could rise as high as 10 stories... From the Pending Land Use Applications at the Dept of Comm. Dev:

[Shakman]

Here we go... Development on small plot of land next to and cantilevering over the Downtown Expressway Garage. Inrich article:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...04-24-0192.html

[Henry]

Here we go... Development on small plot of land next to and cantilevering over the Downtown Expressway Garage. Inrich article:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...04-24-0192.html

This is excitng...Fingers crossed. This development should help Riverside and the Canal. Can't wait for an elevation.

[Shakman]

I certainly hope it is well more than 10 floors.

[jbjust]

I would think that it would have to be more than 10 floors to make it worth building on such an expensive little piece of land.

[Shakman]

I would think that it would have to be more than 10 floors to make it worth building on such an expensive little piece of land.

The article states that the highrise could contain ten or more floors of office space. This would be an ideal location for mixed use tower. (i.e. Retail, Office, Hotel and /or Residential) The market would have to dictate that.

None the less, this is exciting. It shows that investors are interested in Downtown; especially south of Cary Street.

[jbjust]

There is definitely a shortage of good hotels in that area. The Omni stays full and the Crown Plaza and Jefferson are too far out of the way for some folks.

[TBurban]

Good news all around. I'm assuming this is the lot that looks like a 'pencil' from all the aerial maps?

[Shakman]

This looks like a rectangular lot from aerial maps. This is on the same block as RMA's Downtown Expressway Parking Garage.

Edited April 25, 2008 by Shakman

[TBurban]

Looks a little old, but interesting nonetheless.. warning.PDF Main Street Station Master Plan

[JSI]

Good find! This is right across from the proposed Raven's View project

http://richmondcitywatch.com/modules/galle...aven_s_view.JPG

There is a picture of this building advertising 52,000 SQ/FT of available space on the corner. Just noticed it today.

[wrldcoupe4]

This project won't be speculative... they'll need to line up an anchor tenant or several tenants before ground breaks... It would be a great infill development.

[wrldcoupe4]

This is one of my favorite aspects of Richmond's revitalization. One house at a time, Richmond's neighborhoods are returning:

New Life for Old Homes

Run-down properties off Semmes Avenue in South Richmond would be frightening to some people.

Bill Pangburn finds them challenging -- and fun.

"People pay me to play with power tools all day long," said Pangburn, owner of Savoy Properties, a historic renovation company in Chesterfield County.

Pangburn, 55, just completed the renovation on an arts and crafts house. He is finishing interior work on a Victorian and starting on four other houses, all in the same neighborhood.

His former transformations won him the 2004 Golden Hammer Award for excellence in historic renovations from the Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods....

[D_C]

This is one of my favorite aspects of Richmond's revitalization. One house at a time, Richmond's neighborhoods are returning:

New Life for Old Homes

I would have to agree with you. The description of the property in this story reminds me of my house on Brook. The basement being cut up into an 8-room maze. I remember the day my wife and I first went down there to begin remodeling. "Honey, hand me that big ol' sledge please.......WHAM, WHAM!!" It sure is a great feeling to bring a big, stucco former nursing home back to a big, grand single family home.

[jbjust]

I think MeadWestVaCo will accelerate the development of the Semmes Ave. corridor immensely. Talk about convenience! Too bad there aren't any restaurants at all that I would consider asking my worst enemy to step into until you get to Forest Hill Ave.

[Cadeho]

I would love to see a tower at Semmes and (what is it?) 7th (?) at the foot of the Manchester Bridge with restaurants etc galore... still wishing for a riverfront stadium or amphitheatre.

[jbjust]

What is the the industrial site in front of Legend's restaurant being used for? That area would be pretty good for a stadium.