The Tri-Cities Area

[Shakman]

Definitely looking forward for this project to move towards construction.  Curious to know what are the market factors which are supporting this type of project?

Edited November 16, 2021 by Shakman

[blopp1234]

https://richmondbizsense.com/2022/01/06/former-sears-at-southpark-mall-to-be-replaced-with-280-apartments/
Looks like redevelopment at south park mall in colonial heights is starting with this apartment project. Very glad to see investment in this area of the region, it has great bones, just needs some investment and I think it could take off, especially as the areas closer to downtown Richmond become more expensive.

[eandslee]

9 minutes ago, blopp1234 said:

https://richmondbizsense.com/2022/01/06/former-sears-at-southpark-mall-to-be-replaced-with-280-apartments/
Looks like redevelopment at south park mall in colonial heights is starting with this apartment project. Very glad to see investment in this area of the region, it has great bones, just needs some investment and I think it could take off, especially as the areas closer to downtown Richmond become more expensive.

Good to see this happen.  The area was in great need of re-working and hopefully this development will help trend that area in a positive direction to save the South Park Mall area as a bustling, mixed-use part of town.

[Richmonopoly]

I love this for South Park Mall. 
 

Id love for Willow Lawn to make the same move given the proximity to the Pulse.  
 

The attached image shows a perfect place for some good mixed use directly across from the station. 

[wrldcoupe4]

Something is planned there, but I can't recall exactly.

[DowntownCoruscant]

15 minutes ago, wrldcoupe4 said:

Something is planned there, but I can't recall exactly.

Well, there’s already 2 planned for Willow Lawn, but what I’d love to see some of that sea of parking turned into something at least the 5100’s height. Pipe dream, I know.

[wrldcoupe4]

I meant for the Hardee's specifically. 

[DowntownCoruscant]

Yeah, I hit quote on the wrong post. ::smacks head::

[Wahoo 07]

https://richmondbizsense.com/2022/01/20/appomattox-river-trail-taking-shape-with-fundraising-close-to-goal/

This would be a great addition to greater RVA.  I love the idea of regional and inter-regional trails like this.  Hopefully more will come.

[I miss RVA]

This is an exciting development for Petersburg. Neat tidbits, too, about what the developer - David McCormack -- is doing in Richmond. I get the impression from the article he is becoming a recognized player in the metro-RVA development market. Super exciting all the way around.

From Richmond BizSense:

https://richmondbizsense.com/2022/01/28/petersburgs-version-of-browns-island-progresses-with-10-acre-deal/

[Marcus Squires]

There is a lot of action going on in Petersburg, not sure who the developer is but they have bought up a lot of the single family homes and are flipping them. If any of you are first time developers this market has a great ROI. 

Also the parking deck is almost done and the Hotel Petersburg is making progress.  I'm also restoring two to make a total of five structures which I have saved, please follow my Facebook page Marcus Omar Squires to follow the progress on my two developments. 

[I miss RVA]

This just in from TV8 News:

The City of Petersburg announced today that they will be receiving $2.6 million in state funds to "recover, demolish and revitalize" the former Ramada Inn site and adjacent properties. According to TV8 News, the former hotel is expected to be demolished by the end of the year. The city plans to host a check presentation ceremony on Monday, August 22.

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/the-tri-cities/petersburg-receiving-2-6-million-for-ramada-inn-demolition-revitalization/ 

Edited August 19, 2022 by I miss RVA

[wrldcoupe4]

This is awesome. Thank you. Petersburg is such a diamond in the rough that is getting more and more sheen. 

[plain]

Yes, FINALLY some real movement on this thing. Even if it takes a while before anything gets built there, at least that eyesore will be gone.

 

Maybe a couple of 16 story buildings can take its place eventually, but it's just a pipe dream.

[I miss RVA]

Petersburg has been laying fallow for far too long. I'm thrilled to see things maybe beginning to stir there, finally. It's hard to believe that it's been nearly 30 years since tornadoes went through the Tri- Cities area (in August, unironically) - and it seems like Petersburg just sort of "stopped" from that point forward. I'm very hopeful things are finally turning around there and we'll see development and growth really start to pick up there in the coming years.

[Shakman]

About friggin time!  Petersburg is that gem that keeps falling to the bottom of the pile.  When it gets uncovered it falls back down to the bottom.  Love for Petersburg be similar to what's been happening in Lynchburg.

[I miss RVA]

2 hours ago, Shakman said:

About friggin time!  Petersburg is that gem that keeps falling to the bottom of the pile.  When it gets uncovered it falls back down to the bottom.  Love for Petersburg be similar to what's been happening in Lynchburg.

AMEN!! It's been in this suffocating almost death-spiral for WAY too long - decades, really.

Crazy as it sounds, when I think of what Petersburg could become, I often am drawn to a suburban city in my own back yard here in Chicagoland - Evanston (home of Northwestern University). Now, unlike Petersburg (relative to Richmond) it shares a border with the city of Chicago. Still - like Petersburg, it has a plethora of gorgeous, century-plus year old, LARGE houses, a distinctive downtown and a waterfront (Lake Michigan in Evanston, Appomattox River in Petersburg.

Heaven knows how long it would take to reach this point - but imagine one day, if Petersburg was to Richmond as Evanston is to Chicago, as seen in this picture. How amazing would this be!

[I miss RVA]

More on the Ramada demolition in Petersburg. RBS covered the check-presentation ceremony yesterday and is reporting that demolition has already started with crews getting under way immediately following the close of yesterday's ceremony.

https://richmondbizsense.com/2022/08/23/petersburg-demolishing-blighted-hotel-clearing-way-for-redevelopment/

[rjp212]

Roughly 145 new jobs coming to Dinwiddie County.  Source: https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-drone-company-investing-20m-to-bring-testing-center-145-new-jobs-to-dinwiddie-county/

"DroneUp LLC, a provider of drone flight services and technology, plans to invest $20.2 million to create the training, testing and research and development center for drone operators at Richard Bland College and $7 million to expand its Virginia Beach headquarters."

 

 

 

[I miss RVA]

39 minutes ago, rjp212 said:

Roughly 145 new jobs coming to Dinwiddie County.  Source: https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/virginia-drone-company-investing-20m-to-bring-testing-center-145-new-jobs-to-dinwiddie-county/

"DroneUp LLC, a provider of drone flight services and technology, plans to invest $20.2 million to create the training, testing and research and development center for drone operators at Richard Bland College and $7 million to expand its Virginia Beach headquarters."

 

 

 

Excellent news!! Wow - we have to stay pedal-to-the-metal in grabbing new businesses and getting them to plant roots throughout the metro like this.

[rancenc]

Jobs and investment coming to Chesterfield County.

https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/9-9-2022/civica-chesterfield-county-virginia.shtml

[I miss RVA]

4 hours ago, rancenc said:

Jobs and investment coming to Chesterfield County.

https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/9-9-2022/civica-chesterfield-county-virginia.shtml

Such good news! We have to keep the wins coming and keep jobs and people rolling in!

[Wahoo 07]

13 hours ago, I miss RVA said:

Such good news! We have to keep the wins coming and keep jobs and people rolling in!

This.  Every win for Metro Richmond moves the area that much closer to what we on this board dream to see in Richmond.  Winning begets more winning.

[Icetera]

18 hours ago, rancenc said:

Jobs and investment coming to Chesterfield County.

https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/9-9-2022/civica-chesterfield-county-virginia.shtml

Wow, Meadowville Technology Park is really rolling this summer between this, LEGO, and Plenty Unlimited Inc..

[eandslee]

The old eyesore, Ramada Inn is coming down in Petersburg!  Hopefully, it is replaced with a modern tower at least as tall as the one coming down.  Petersburg needs to display that it is on the rise!

Check out photos here:

https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/the-tri-cities/photos-demolition-of-petersburg-eyesore-ramada-inn-continues/?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow