Capitol Square Improvements

[burt]

I like that Capital Square master plan. The new Capital Square Parkway will take the place of Governor Street, and Great Gramp's house in Morson's Row will remain and be spiffed up.

[wrldcoupe4]

I'm perplexed that they would tear down the Murphy Hotel when they could build the necessary space in a tower on the site of the never built Lottery HQ or where the neverbuilt Monroe Tower II was to go. I think what it comes down to is that the GA is too lazy to walk more than a few steps.

I like the Capitol Square Parkway plan though...the current condition of that area of Capitol Square is pretty lame.

[Cadeho]

The alignment of Capital Square Pkwy which basically smooths out Old 14th and Grace streets, didn't sit well with me at first, but it looks good. I just wish they'd keep Governor Street's name and make the existing Governor St. an attractive access road.

[TBurban]

I wonder when they will show renderings of the expansions around the capital. Its nice to see the parkway opening up.

[Cadeho]

They have them.

http://www.virginiacapitol.gov/artistrendition.htm

Or do you mean those buldings in the plans they have? I don't think the process is that far along.... but the above was the Capitol.

[burt]

I'm perplexed that they would tear down the Murphy Hotel when they could build the necessary space in a tower on the site of the never built Lottery HQ or where the neverbuilt Monroe Tower II was to go. I think what it comes down to is that the GA is too lazy to walk more than a few steps.

I like the Capitol Square Parkway plan though...the current condition of that area of Capitol Square is pretty lame.

Coupe, as you know, I am not one of the fans of Murphy's hotel. It's an attractive facade, but its interior is sub-par. Besides, with new restrictions, I don't believe its attractive attic adornment would be allowed to remain. That's why that damned wooden shelter for years on end has been erected along the sidewalks at 8th and Broad.

When life ends, it ends! That goes for buildings as well as people.

The plans are for a building of 360,000 s/f to either replace or incorporate its facade into a new structure that would require the entire Broad Street frontage between 8th and 9th. The present parking lot at 9th and Broad could not accommodate such a building. That's my opinion!

[Downtowner]

I thought I would bring this thread back to life. They are saying the Capitol Square renovations are to be done in spring of 2007.

[burt]

I think the new hole-in-the-wall entrance to the Capitol building on Bank Street is not very attractive.

[source]

I think the new hole-in-the-wall entrance to the Capitol building on Bank Street is not very attractive.

[burt]

I think that I agree with you. It looks out of place. And whats with those holes in the wall around the entrance? That skylight at the base of the stairs is cool though.

[burt]

The gala ceremony for the Queen's visit to the reopened Capitol Building will feature food catered by Patrick O'Connell of The Inn at Little Washington, wines from Barboursville Vineyards and ale from Beer Gnome's cellars -- Legend Brewing Co.

Here's an excellent slideshow of last night's gala reopening of Jefferson's Temple on the Hill by RTD photographers.

http://media.gatewayva.com/photos/rtd/slid...gala/index.html

[burt]

Looking at the final picture in the slideshow, it appears Bank Street now has one westbound lane in what until now has been a one-way eastbound artery. That could create some interesting negotiating at the corner of 9th and Bank unless the westbound lane ends before then.

Incidentally, the rejuvenated Capitol looks superb.

[Downtowner]

I meant to tell you all earlier my aunt is gonna be Part of the Queens ceremony since my aunt got Woman Entrepreneur of the year in Richmond. She got a call from the Governor last week and she said she'd be there.

[burt]

I meant to tell you all earlier my aunt is gonna be Part of the Queens ceremony since my aunt got Woman Entrepreneur of the year in Richmond. She got a call from the Governor last week and she said she'd be there.

[wrldcoupe4]

I just returned from visiting the Capitol and Capitol Square... I must say they are fantastic. Cam and Joey basically covered the entire area inside and out, but I have pictures I can post if you all would like?

[burt]

I just returned from visiting the Capitol and Capitol Square... I must say they are fantastic. Cam and Joey basically covered the entire area inside and out, but I have pictures I can post if you all would like?

[wrldcoupe4]

Ask and ye shall receive (in the photo thread )

[burt]

Uh oh! At least the General Assembly is not in session. This story is from today's inRich:

http://www.timesdispatch.com/cva/ric/news/...06-29-0171.html

[TBurban]

You know what would make Broad Street around Capitol Square so much better? If we lit up Old City Hall like a Christmas tree at night. The lighting behind the old clock tower needs some work, and then some bright, accent lighting to make the building pop would do the trick. Something along the lines of what they've done with Philly's City Hall would be perfect.

[wrldcoupe4]

That would be neat... speaking of lighting, the clock tower of Main Street Station should have some lighting upgrades soon.

[burt]

uh oh! Marble to be replaced by granite on the south portico of the State Capitol. From yesterday's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...08-08-0219.html

[source]

uh oh! Marble to be replaced by granite on the south portico of the State Capitol. From yesterday's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/news.apx.-co...08-08-0219.html

[burt]

I'm not sure I understand where this marble is?

[burt]

The historic Bell Tower in Richmond's Capitol Square is getting a little TLC:

From today's inRich:

http://www.inrich.com/content/cva/ric/news...08-15-0041.html