Richmond's Suburban Developments

[Cadeho]

Thanks evanf. I can't wait to see it built. I knew there was some place I meant to take pictures this past weekend! I have my before pics.

[Shakman]

On RCW, there is a posted rendering showing two 15-story residential highrises as part of this development. I believe Cad posted that rendering.

Cad - Could you please post that rendering on this forum?

[Cadeho]

[Shakman]

That is sweet!!!

These two highrises appear to be the structures located on the top side of the pond.

[burt]

The Kroger planned for the new shopping center at Lauderdale Drive and West Broad is experiencing construction delays.

From today's RTD dot com:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/loca...-060004/151220/

[heykey4]

I was very impressed with the new Kroger at Rutland Commons on Atlee Road. Stopped over there this past Saturday, it's a nice store....hopefully they'll lease out some of the other shops around there.

[jbjust]

I really hope this happens -- this sort of adaptive reuse is exactly what needs to happen to stop the continuous movement of stores to more and more distant suburbs. This would also be an important step to keeping Midlothian Turnpike relevant.

Costco Coming to Chesterfield Mall?

According to sources, Costco is close to deciding on whether to move its Hull Street Road location to a free-standing building at Chesterfield Towne Center. To make room for Costco, a vacant space previously occupied by Dillard's department store would be torn down, and Costco would build its own building separate but near the mall.

[wrldcoupe4]

I guess this means the plans for a Costco across the street are either dead or on hold indefinitely. Both former Dillard's anchors are hideous. Now that Macerich has improved the image of CTC fronting Huguenot and Midlothian, I suspect the focus no turns to the Mall Drive/Koger Center Blvd portions. I think they've done a great job staying aggressive amidst increasing competition.

[jbjust]

There is a Costco at Pentagon Row in D.C. that drives a TON of traffic to that mall.

[burt]

Has anyone visited BJ's? Wonder if it is bringing traffic to Regency Square like Costco is doing for Pentagon Row?

Edited February 5, 2009 by burt

[Downtowner]

Burt I have seen a fair amount of cars a t BJ but nothing to the extent of Costco on Broad Street. I still think BJ's will do good but It will only serve people who dont want to drive all the way to Costco on Broad. My mom is starting to go to BJ's for certain things that are a lot cheaper than other stores. Has some good buys but not everything is a good deal. The Gas Station at BJ's seems to do very well. Always see a good amount of cars there.

Edited February 5, 2009 by Downtowner

[Shakman]

There is a Costco at Pentagon Row in D.C. that drives a TON of traffic to that mall.

That Costco is about to get surrounded by highrises. Pentagon Row is a few blocks to the south of Costco.

When I drive by BJ's, it seems quite on the outside while the Costco in Pentagon City has a traffic jam getting into the parking lot... soon to be parking garages due to some proposed develoments on the parking lots.

Edited February 5, 2009 by Shakman

[burt]

We don't hear much about goings-on at Watkins Center, but here's a story about a firm called Main Street Homes with offices out there. It has won a National Silver Award for design;

From Midlothian Exchange dot com via Richmond dot com:

http://www.midlothianexchange.com/index.ph...-design-studio/

[Shakman]

New mixed use, 64 acre, developement called Providence Creek coming to Hanover County. It will be built near the interchange of ST 54 and I-95.

inrich.com article with a rendering:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/loca...-222214/213938/

[Shakman]

Does anyone know what is going on at the former Virginia Inn across from Willow Lawn?

[wrldcoupe4]

I think it will be part of the Faison School for Autism.

[burt]

Since the opening of Bow Tie Cinemas' 17 screens on The Boulevard in Richmond, another 17 screens are operational at Regal Cinema's Westchester Commons in Chesterfiels County.

From Richmond Bizsense:

http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/04/16...hester-commons/

[Shakman]

Anyone notice the hotel that has sprout up on Glenside near Broad, next to the K-Mart?

I have never seen a metro area with this many hotels u/c.

[burt]

Anyone notice the hotel that has sprout up on Glenside near Broad, next to the K-Mart?

I have never seen a metro area with this many hotels u/c.

I don't know where K-Mart is, but could you be referring to the new Westin near Broad, Glenside and I-64? There is also an Embassy Suites in that area.

Ryan has pix of the new Hilton Convention Center at Town Center West as well as the new Sierra Hotel at SPTC in his April Gallery. And TBurban could tell us about progress on aLoft Hotel at West Broad Village.

[Downtowner]

I have noticed it going up everytime I go out to Bryan Park to play Disc Golf. That hotel was raised pretty quickly. I dont know what brand its supposed to be. Im wondering what is being built where the Tropical Treehouse used to be across from the burger king at the intersection of Patterson and Parham road. I hope to god its not a check cashing place would be one of the first near me on the west end. Anyone know whats up with Staples Mill Centre?

[Shakman]

I don't know where K-Mart is, but could you be referring to the new Westin near Broad, Glenside and I-64? There is also an Embassy Suites in that area.

Ryan has pix of the new Hilton Convention Center at Town Center West as well as the new Sierra Hotel at SPTC in his April Gallery. And TBurban could tell us about progress on aLoft Hotel at West Broad Village.

This hotel is much smaller than the Embassy Suites and Westin.

[burt]

A 40-lane bowling alley in a building containing a couple of restaurants is planned off of US360 (Hull Street Road) and near Rt. 288. The site is close to Commonwealth Center.

There is also discussion of proposed development at Watkins Center.

This is from Richmondbiz Sense which picked up the story from The Chesterfield Observer.

http://www.richmondbizsense.com/2009/08/28...o-chesterfield/

[burt]

West Broad Village is having its troubles as is most every development in this economic turndown. Several potential tenants have pulled out while others are still on line. Recreation Equipment Inc. (REI) and Home Goods are on schedule for this fall and leasing activity is strong for the 339 apartments. One of the residential buildings is sold out while a second is 30% leased. Gordon Biersch Brewery has pulled out as has Books-a-Million, but Keagan's Pub will open soon on the ground level of The Aloft Hotel. The status of the planned McCormicks & Schmicks Seafood restaurant is not resolved.

Here's Lou Llovio's piece from today's RT-D:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business...4607/291752/P0/

Edited September 10, 2009 by burt

[heykey4]

Sonic Drive-In is commencing construction of a new location on Mechanicsville Turnpike across the road from Victory Nissan. They will tear down the former Bill's Barbecue (Mattress Discounters) building, no word on when they are scheduled to open.

I think this will be Sonic's fifth location in the Richmond area in the last three years, with the most recent one opening at Washington Highway and Sliding Hill Road just north of the Henrico/Hanover line.

The added benefit to this new location is it's proximity to Lee-Davis High School, and my neighborhood.

Here's hoping Bojangles' opens a Mechanicsville store.

[burt]

The planned 3,500-home development (over a period of 20 years) known as Magnolia Green faltered, but is now back on track.

Home sales have begun at the Western Chesterfield site and a 9-hole golf course will open in June.

I'm not sure of its exact location but believe it is near the suburban Richmond Zoo a few miles west of Rt. 288 off of Hull Street Road (US360.)

From today's RTD:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/business/local/article/B-MAGN07_20100406-213002/335481/