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Midlothian luxury apartment complex begins construction
Bainbridge Cos. has started construction in Chesterfield County on the 310-unit Bainbridge Midlothian luxury apartment complex, the Florida-based multifamily real estate company announced in mid-February. Bainbridge estimates the approximately 26.3-acre project at 12400 Dutton Road will be complete next summer. Units will range from 700 to 1,560 square feet, with one-, two- and three-bedroom optio[...]
$130M mixed-use development planned for Hampton
A proposed $130 million development will bring 118 townhomes, 284 luxury apartments, 96 senior apartments and 6,000 square feet of retail space to Hampton. The project, called The Olde Hampton Village, will span 16 parcels across nearly 23 acres near downtown Hampton, at the former site of the Lincoln Park housing development, on LaSalle Avenue, […]
‘Flight to quality’
When Jessica Bronner wants to meet up with friends for a drink or meal, she doesn’t have to move her car from the garage at Ink, the luxury apartment building where she lives in Richmond’s trendy Scott’s Addition neighborhood. Developed by Glen Allen-based Capital Square and completed in January 2022, the 80-unit Ink is one […]
United Way of SWVA appoints development/outreach VP
The United Way of Southwest Virginia has named Beth McConkey as its new vice president of development and outreach, the organization announced Thursday. McConkey oversees the marketing and communications and development teams. She started her role in mid-December. She brings 16 years of marketing experience to the organization and has held leadership positions at multiple […]
Richmond seeks developers for Coliseum property
Two Richmond city authorities issued a request for interest Thursday to redevelop the area surrounding the Richmond Coliseum into a hotel-anchored mixed-use development, the City Center Innovation District. Owned by Richmond’s economic development authority, the 9.4-acre property includes the shuttered Coliseum and other structures that were part of the failed Navy Hill development proposal.[...]
Thalhimer buys Diamond District properties for $4.6M
TRP Hermitage LLC, an entity connected to Richmond-based Thalhimer Realty Partners Inc., has purchased two industrial properties near The Diamond baseball stadium in Richmond for $4.6 million, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. announced Thursday. It was an off-market deal, according to Thalhimer. The plots — 0.735 acres at 1701 Rhoadmiller St. and 0.978 acres at 2508 […]
Pharrell urges Norfolk to speed up Military Circle development
During a news conference before his three-day Mighty Dream forum kicked off Tuesday, music superstar Pharrell Williams said he is waiting for Norfolk to officially approve his development team’s Wellness Circle project at Military Circle Mall, noting, “I’ve been told many times that we won it. … You have to ask the city. The ball’s […]
22 acres in Innsbrook to be developed into mixed-use
Newton, Massachusetts-based Northland has acquired 22 acres to build a mixed-use development at the “North End” of the Innsbrook area in Henrico County, from Raleigh-based Highwoods Properties. The site is located on the north end of the Innsbrook Corporate Center, at the Intersection of Interstate 95, Nuckols Road and Lake Brook Drive. It already has […]
UPDATED: Richmond picks Diamond District development team
Updated Sept. 15 The city of Richmond announced Monday it has selected a joint venture including Richmond-based Thalhimer Realty Partners to build a new baseball stadium for the Richmond Flying Squirrels, as well as a mixed-use development surrounding the stadium, revitalizing the area into a new neighborhood to be known as the Diamond District. The […]
$55M affordable housing community moves forward in Richmond
The final two phases of Brady Square, a $55 million affordable housing community in Richmond, now have financing and approvals to move forward, developer Dakota Partners announced Tuesday. The Massachusetts developer announced plans for the community in December 2021. Dakota Partners purchased a 14.4-acre parcel at 2200 Brady St. on Richmond’s South Side. The complex […]
Diamonds in developers’ eyes
Standing near the grand entrance of upcoming entertainment venue and food hall The Park at RVA, Orcun Turkay says he’s excited for the future of Richmond’s newly branded Diamond District. He calls it “Scott’s Addition 2.0,” referencing the trendy adjoining neighborhood. Exact plans for the Diamond District, which will include a replacement for the city’s […]
Creating community vibes
In Virginia Beach, most tourists flock to the Oceanfront. But just a couple blocks west, you’ll find an area that feels a little more artsy and a lot more local. In the 15-block ViBe Creative District, situated between the Virginia Beach Convention Center and the Oceanfront, coffee shops and restaurants operate out of former industrial […]
