Manchester Development

[tparkerzut]

15 hours ago, Icetera said:

For a third of the property the office structure can fit directly in the view-shed.   Even with it not completely blocking, a lot of view-shed will be lost to the North and East, though the Manchester bridge and city core should be unobstructed.  Also, how much of Norfolk-Southern turnaround track was there for the now removed industry?  Given that a lot of that rail has been ripped up, in time, could they sell that land to a developer and just leave the through tracks to the yard and West?

This is the view I would think would be valuable, I don't see the future office building blocking that. Also I'm pretty sure they are using these train tracks currently. They connect east and west of these and continue to follow the James.

Either way, I like the idea of houses here, makes the high end ones next to this property feel less out of place. 

[drayrichmond]

The long term vision for the rail yard there is to be incorporated into the James River Park System, meaning no high rises blocking that view. 

PDF: 

http://www.richmondgov.com/PlanningAndDevelopmentReview/documents/PlansRiverfront/5_Manchester.pdf

[wrldcoupe4]

more to come too. 

Edited November 9, 2018 by wrldcoupe4

[eandslee]

4 hours ago, Hike said:

 

A new neighbor for this growing section of Manchester.

Where did this even come from?  Source?  I can’t believe I missed this.  Isn’t this supposed to be the location of the 16-story residential towers?

Edited November 10, 2018 by eandslee

[eandslee]

15 minutes ago, Hike said:

14 floors. Stuffs out there if you're in it.  Drawings are generated by architects, sent out to review, passed around to GC's, subcontractors, engineers, builders,  all the building trades.

Well, touché!  Nice researching and great find!  Just wonder if it will be the final design. 

[wrldcoupe4]

It’s the final design for the first phase. Should be starting up soon. 

[eandslee]

Guess we should add this one to the map too!  Hopefully, the developer decides to go with the density plan. Looking forward to seeing some renderings soon!

https://richmondbizsense.com/2018/11/26/ohio-player-deals-manchester-area-bet/

[rjp212]

106 Townhomes and a commercial plot coming to Manchester.   There’s now construction planned on all 4 corners of the Cowardin/Seemes intersection.  Definitely will be a new gateway to Southside!

https://richmondbizsense.com/2019/01/31/106-townhomes-planned-manchester/

 

[rjp212]

Updated Brochure for South Falls.  To include a "Luxury" Residential component and a 135,000 sf Office Tower.

http://www.jll.com/bip/ms/DC/Flyers/SouthFalls/SouthFalls.pdf?utm_campaign=South Falls&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=5eafa9909f044d20a3f5ea9463e6d526&elq=f3e5b0b0125247069a38bf20922f90fe&elqaid=63580&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=118079

[eandslee]

1 hour ago, rjp212 said:

Updated Brochure for South Falls.  To include a "Luxury" Residential component and a 135,000 sf Office Tower.

http://www.jll.com/bip/ms/DC/Flyers/SouthFalls/SouthFalls.pdf?utm_campaign=South Falls&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua&elqTrackId=5eafa9909f044d20a3f5ea9463e6d526&elq=f3e5b0b0125247069a38bf20922f90fe&elqaid=63580&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=118079

Wow!  This is significantly different than the last proposal that they were considering that we saw.  Perhaps this is why it is taking so long to get started (a design overhaul).  Would love to see them break ground this spring...at least the residential portion.  Overall, I like it!

Edited February 21, 2019 by eandslee

[wrldcoupe4]

Ive heard the apartment phase is imminent. Office like most will probably be tied to prelease commitments.  The more preleasing, the faster and bigger. Good test for Manchester neighborhood. 

[eandslee]

Well, looks like construction for this project has finally begun!  It’s so encouraging to know this is happening and that the office piece has been added!  While six stories sitting on top of parking isn’t exactly tall, it is a good test of the office market in Manchester. This, coupled with The Current, should determine if the area could sustain bigger office projects. I like it!

https://richmondbizsense.com/2019/02/28/manchester-project-adding-office-mix/

Edited February 28, 2019 by eandslee

[georgeglass]

On 2/28/2019 at 7:58 AM, eandslee said:

Well, looks like construction for this project has finally begun!  It’s so encouraging to know this is happening and that the office piece has been added!  While six stories sitting on top of parking isn’t exactly tall, it is a good test of the office market in Manchester. This, coupled with The Current, should determine if the area could sustain bigger office projects. I like it!

https://richmondbizsense.com/2019/02/28/manchester-project-adding-office-mix/

Pic taken today. Significant amount of demo has already occurred!

 

[eandslee]

3 minutes ago, georgeglass said:

Pic taken today. Significant amount of demo has already occurred!

 

This is great news and an even more awesome photo!! Thanks for posting!  Should see a tower crane over this development in the near future!

I’m relieved to see this project finally moving forward!  Feel free to post more photos whenever you can!

That silo in the background is such an eyesore though. 

Edited March 9, 2019 by eandslee

[RVA-Is-The-Best]

1 hour ago, eandslee said:

That silo in the background is such an eyesore though. 

lol I love the SS silos

Or maybe I've gotten so used to seeing them as part of the Manchester skyline that I've developed a sort of Stockholm syndrome to its presence

[Wahoo 07]

16 hours ago, eandslee said:

That silo in the background is such an eyesore though. 

The Southern States silo could be incorporated into a pretty interesting mixed use high rise.   Its contours would make for some unique spaces while paying homage to  Manchester's industrial past.

[Brent114]

There was talk of condos in the silos about 15 years ago....

 

The site of the two new buildings (5-6 floors office/ apartments) on the east side of Hull Street has a shiny sign up with a large rendering of the buildings.  I think it is called the Current? They are pictured in a post a page or so back in this thread.  I think this sign is new (just noticed it Thursday).   Hopefully that’s starting really soon too.  I really, really like the looks of these two.  

Manchester will be unrecognizable in two years. 

Edited March 10, 2019 by Brent114

[eandslee]

On 3/10/2019 at 11:56 AM, Brent114 said:

There was talk of condos in the silos about 15 years ago....

 

The site of the two new buildings (5-6 floors office/ apartments) on the east side of Hull Street has a shiny sign up with a large rendering of the buildings.  I think it is called the Current? They are pictured in a post a page or so back in this thread.  I think this sign is new (just noticed it Thursday).   Hopefully that’s starting really soon too.  I really, really like the looks of these two.  

Manchester will be unrecognizable in two years. 

^This is so true.  I was in Manchester last summer and I couldn't believe the changes!  It was awesome then!  With these new projects coming online soon, the place is going to be SUPER awesome! 

Yeah, The Current should be breaking ground soon.  It also has an office component to it.  I imagine Manchester bustling in the not too distant future!

Condos...the place needs condos though...need to see some private investment, not just apartments (rentals).  When we see condos go up, then we will know that the downtown area (to include Manchester) has turned the corner!

Edited March 13, 2019 by eandslee

[eandslee]

On 10/5/2018 at 3:15 PM, Hike said:

Does anyone know anything about this project?  I saw it in this thread on 5 October, but I don't know much about it.  I tried to do an Internet search for it, but came up with nothing.  Can someone point me in the right direction?  Is this project definite?  If so, when will it break ground? 

I certainly like the height for this area of town.

[georgeglass]

1 hour ago, eandslee said:

Does anyone know anything about this project?  I saw it in this thread on 5 October, but I don't know much about it.  I tried to do an Internet search for it, but came up with nothing.  Can someone point me in the right direction?  Is this project definite?  If so, when will it break ground? 

I certainly like the height for this area of town.

I know it was Port RVA 2, and was announced about 2 years ago. I am not sure of the status. I haven't seen anything in a while.

 

https://richmondbizsense.com/2017/05/15/12-story-tower-proposed-for-manchester/

[georgeglass]

Taken today driving around. This is the latest construction of City View Landing facing Hull St near 7th. Again, I was driving so not the best shot.

 

[rjp212]

On 1/31/2019 at 10:22 AM, rjp212 said:

106 Townhomes and a commercial plot coming to Manchester.   There’s now construction planned on all 4 corners of the Cowardin/Seemes intersection.  Definitely will be a new gateway to Southside!

https://richmondbizsense.com/2019/01/31/106-townhomes-planned-manchester/

 

Demolition has begun!

http://dogtowndish.com/2019/03/28/allegheny-warehouse-demolition-kicks-off/

[ZUMAN2]

23 hours ago, rjp212 said:

Demolition has begun!

http://dogtowndish.com/2019/03/28/allegheny-warehouse-demolition-kicks-off/

It's too bad the Wawa did not materialize for the Citgo station at Semmes and Cowardin.   That's a sweet spot for development.

 

[rjp212]

I don't know. I think it's a blessing in disguise that Wawa didn't come through.   At this point all four corners have major residential developments being built, or coming soon (almost 900 units!).   Would be a waste to plop a Wawa in the middle of what could be a great entrance to South Richmond.   I'd rather see some sort of Office development (the views would be awesome!) with some ground floor retail to compliment the commercial component of the above mentioned Semmes Development.  

[Icetera]

3 hours ago, rjp212 said:

I don't know. I think it's a blessing in disguise that Wawa didn't come through.   At this point all four corners have major residential developments being built, or coming soon (almost 900 units!).   Would be a waste to plop a Wawa in the middle of what could be a great entrance to South Richmond.   I'd rather see some sort of Office development (the views would be awesome!) with some ground floor retail to compliment the commercial component of the above mentioned Semmes Development.  

A Wawa in one of those store fronts would be awesome!  I cannot recall if I have ever seen any of their urban formats outside of Philly, though.