Jackson Ward / Gilpin

[eandslee]

10 hours ago, rjp212 said:

Another rendering from Baskervill.

https://www.baskervill.com/project/cameo-house/#!

I’m sorry, but this design is absolutely bland and is not doing it for me.  It is “affordable housing” though so I shouldn’t expect anything fancy.  I just see this becoming a very ugly building in about 15-20 years. I mean, it’s ugly now, but it will look outdated and don’t see it aging well in the coming years. 

[whw53]

Ordinance introduced to city last night to upzone from R-56 & B-2 areas in Gilpin part of JWard to the mixed use B-6 district. This is an applicant driven rezoning for the Stallings property which we know a developer has announced an intention to develop as market rate housing. So good to see this going forward. Looks like the site will include 3 or 4 buildings similar to the conceptual rendering pictured below. The shade on the below map indicates the areas applied to the rezoning request - most of this land is vacant.

 

[I miss RVA]

This is great!! I'm thrilled to see vacant lots converted into residential development.

Edited November 10, 2020 by I miss RVA

[whw53]

Couple stories over the last week in the Richmond Free Press...

1. Update on the RRHA controlled block between 2nd -3rd EW & Jackson-Duval NS.  This was a big update for me as I hadn't even known a developer had been selected for this project. Apparently it was over a year ago, although it looks like RRHA has pulled the plug on this due to a dispute in the land sale with the developer of the winning bid. RRHA wanted 4.2 million for this piece of land which is seems high especially given the relatively modest use of the proposal the project was awarded on. How was this not ironed out in the original negotiations? ..Too bad although maybe we can get something denser in here down the road.  Does anyone remember this project or have a rendering? - I've seen a few concepts but would be curious to see the winning proposal although it has fallen through. Mid 2019 was prime Navy Hill so the awarding of this project must have gotten overshadowed by all that discussion\planning.

Jackson Ward hotel project dies after dispute with RRHA over land price

http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2020/nov/05/jackson-ward-hotel-project-dies-after-dispute-rrha/

 

2. More info on the Cameo House project

Better Housing Coalition to develop affordable apartment complex in Jackson Ward

http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2020/nov/05/better-housing-coalition-develop-affordable-apartm/

Edited November 11, 2020 by whw53

[whw53]

I saw a land disturbance permit within last week or so for this site at 620 Chamberlayne and it reminded me of the item from a CAR meeting back in September where 4 attached townhomes were 'approved with conditions'.  Here are renderings included with the plan submittals and summary of Staff Report. Good to see homeownership opportunities pushing north in the Ward. 

 

 

 

[I miss RVA]

This is awesome! So glad to see opportunities for home ownership there as well. Also glad to see that even the smaller parcels of vacant property are being converted into residential space.

[whw53]

More info  for the project on Leigh across from the Maggie Walker house. Developer to submit a POD next month !

https://richmondbizsense.com/2020/11/25/gammino-secures-site-for-jackson-ward-development-with-3m-deal/

Edited November 25, 2020 by whw53

[Brent114]

The new dedicated bike lane down 2nd Street was a nice surprise.  These lanes used to make news, now they just pop up overnight. 

[I miss RVA]

42 minutes ago, whw53 said:

More info  for the project on Leigh across from the Maggie Walker house. Developer to submit a POD next month !

https://richmondbizsense.com/2020/11/25/gammino-secures-site-for-jackson-ward-development-with-3m-deal/

Good news indeed!

[whw53]

The new dedicated bike lane down 2nd Street was a nice surprise.  These lanes used to make news, now they just pop up overnight. 

That's awesome!...hadn't realized those had gone in yet, must've been within the last week. In other Jackson Ward infrastructure news ABNER CLAY PARK IS OPEN and it is a job well done. Spent the morning reading the other day on one of the comfortable new benches, this park is such a hidden gem, even more so now. Not the best pictures but I've attached a couple snaps.

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[whw53]

Nice write up on the Jackson Place project which contained 2 apartment communities - Van Der Vyver and the senior Rosa apartments. 

New mixed-income apartment complex in Jackson Ward provides housing opportunities, pays homage to neighborhood's roots

https://richmond.com/news/new-mixed-income-apartment-complex-in-jackson-ward-provides-housing-opportunities-pays-homage-to-neighborhoods/article_d05379fa-7a25-5db5-9305-8ca0dca9702b.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1

Edited December 26, 2020 by whw53

[whw53]

The Richmond Land Bank has recently acquired 20 properties in Gilpin or North Jackson Ward between 2nd and 4th and will be studying them and forming a community driven development concept over the next year for these lots. Right now, the program involves a visioning survey that can be filled out by anyone. I invite everyone here to do this as I plan on doing this this weekend. Also at the link below there is a slideshow provided by Historic Richmond of this area as well as a map showing which lots are controlled by the Richmond Land Bank(I've also included here).

https://www.richmondlandbank.com/north-jackson-ward

Historic Richmond Narrative Doc: https://5ebcb6df-9e06-4c5a-81f3-912da6c62e06.filesusr.com/ugd/19392a_6e96f45bcbd34b52a26ce3aa3db62fab.pdf

Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAcTFnC9O0UEFrHRF1fkuA_zZ5CKGDNCyt233MgIaHt0QlrA/viewform

 

[whw53]

Ok I'm trying to place the rest of these renderings from this 'On the Boards' page from an architect at Walter Parks. http://www.nahumgoodenow.com/#/ontheboards/

This one is for Jackson Ward - the Parkway lot at 2nd and Marshall...not my favorite design (weird ...why do Walter Parks designs remind me of Days Inn or '70s Va Beach hotels in general ...i think its the long stacked balconies w/ the railings?! ), but love the density and this one is on a surface right where Jackson Ward needs some density.Remember these are still 'On the Board', hopefully some design elements can be touched up. For all the grief that Walter Parks gets I like how the Penny, South Falls, and Locks Tower all turned out so maybe they just don't render well.  I wish the ground level retail in these would differentiate a little better or give us something more interesting - it is these 'glass ribbons' at the base that seem lacking and inflexible.

Thanks again @georgeglass for finding this motherlode.

 

 

 

Edited January 4, 2021 by whw53

[eandslee]

This is awesome!  Thanks @whw53 for doing all the research to figure out where all of these are to be located.  Also, thanks @georgeglass for finding all of this!  You guys are amazing!  Now let's see if the news (i.e. RBS, etc.) can catch up to all of this and provide more details!

[rjp212]

This one could possibly be further along in the process.  This article from 12/2016 says the new buyer bought it with the intent on land banking until they got a development partner. 

https://richmondbizsense.com/2016/12/06/jackson-ward-lot-fetches-2m/

 

[I miss RVA]

Oh my -- I realllly like this building! Given the vacant lots in the vicitnity of 2nd and Marshall, if this building rises as rendered perhaps that will be the catylist for more projects of similar size and density in that immediate area north of Broad.

[whw53]

Couple stores for the ward this morning - 

RTD: RRHA board wants procurement probe after collapse of $35 million Jackson Ward deal

https://richmond.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rrha-board-wants-procurement-probe-after-collapse-of-35-million-jackson-ward-deal/article_a5d9ea25-817e-56f4-937a-a23a89065e47.html

More detail on the fallout from the failed Jackson Place phase 2 project. Looks like an investigation to the procurement process is underway there. The sale price and the number of reserved units? Shouldn't this have been upfront in the deal prior to awarding a bid. And what is the perspective from the RHHA here -.'...pandemic-related uncertainty gave RRHA leaders reason to reassess their plans for their real estate holdings.'  The need for housing hasn't changed - maybe they want any deal to scratch the hotel piece?

 

Richmond BizSense: Jackson on Broad project changes hands

https://richmondbizsense.com/2021/01/21/recently-redeveloped-mixed-use-building-on-broad-street-sells-for-3m/

Edited January 21, 2021 by whw53

[whw53]

On 11/10/2020 at 11:30 AM, whw53 said:

Ordinance introduced to city last night to upzone from R-56 & B-2 areas in Gilpin part of JWard to the mixed use B-6 district. This is an applicant driven rezoning for the Stallings property which we know a developer has announced an intention to develop as market rate housing. So good to see this going forward. Looks like the site will include 3 or 4 buildings similar to the conceptual rendering pictured below. The shade on the below map indicates the areas applied to the rezoning request - most of this land is vacant.

 

FYI the rezoning described here was approved by city council last night. 

[whw53]

Stoplight Cafe reopening as a brewery?

 

[whw53]

On 1/3/2021 at 8:41 PM, whw53 said:

Ok I'm trying to place the rest of these renderings from this 'On the Boards' page from an architect at Walter Parks. http://www.nahumgoodenow.com/#/ontheboards/

This one is for Jackson Ward - the Parkway lot at 2nd and Marshall...not my favorite design (weird ...why do Walter Parks designs remind me of Days Inn or '70s Va Beach hotels in general ...i think its the long stacked balconies w/ the railings?! ), but love the density and this one is on a surface right where Jackson Ward needs some density.Remember these are still 'On the Board', hopefully some design elements can be touched up. For all the grief that Walter Parks gets I like how the Penny, South Falls, and Locks Tower all turned out so maybe they just don't render well.  I wish the ground level retail in these would differentiate a little better or give us something more interesting - it is these 'glass ribbons' at the base that seem lacking and inflexible.

Thanks again @georgeglass for finding this motherlode.

 

 

 

Ok last but certainly not least....Remember this rendering that @georgeglass found?  The crown jewel for this Friday is that in some form...she's official.

Plan of development filed Tuesday for 12 story building at 200 E Marshall. Let's go!

 

 

 

[Icetera]

11 minutes ago, whw53 said:

Ok last but certainly not least....Remember this rendering that @georgeglass found?  The crown jewel for this Friday is that in some form...she's official.

Plan of development filed Tuesday for 12 story building at 200 E Marshall. Let's go!

 

 

 

I am definitely excited about this one as a catalyst for the area.  With this one hitting the planning stages I wonder what that means for the rest on that board?  Perhaps they were looking at several locations and the remainder are unlikely or perhaps they are all also in a similar stage.

[I miss RVA]

WOW! Christmas in late February!! I can't believe this one is going to get built! Let's hope this raises the  bar for development in that part of Jackson Ward and spilling south into Monroe Ward  (particularly given the 15-story apartment building slated to rise at 321 W. Grace) -- and that this will be the first of several big projects that might begin to proliferate along the Broad Street/Pulse corridor. (That gorgeous 25-story residential tower on Broad would be next on our wish list, no doubt!)

This is great news!!

[whw53]

On 2/26/2021 at 11:04 AM, Icetera said:

I am definitely excited about this one as a catalyst for the area.  With this one hitting the planning stages I wonder what that means for the rest on that board?  Perhaps they were looking at several locations and the remainder are unlikely or perhaps they are all also in a similar stage.

I think we will hear about the Locks 7 tower soon. Because of that i don't believe it was all the same project or project options but just some nice renderings of items being worked on recently.

Edited March 1, 2021 by whw53

[whw53]

On 2/26/2021 at 1:46 PM, I miss RVA said:

WOW! Christmas in late February!! I can't believe this one is going to get built! Let's hope this raises the  bar for development in that part of Jackson Ward and spilling south into Monroe Ward  (particularly given the 15-story apartment building slated to rise at 321 W. Grace) -- and that this will be the first of several big projects that might begin to proliferate along the Broad Street/Pulse corridor. (That gorgeous 25-story residential tower on Broad would be next on our wish list, no doubt!)

This is great news!!

the 25 story at Broad \ Madison I am really stoked for , more so than the casino talk- I hope that moves forward with all deliberate speed and that council lets it go as it will need a SUP to achieve that height. But just imagine - two beautiful towers overlooking Broad St at separate ends of the Arts District - the 23 story CNB a tribute to Richmond's prosperity in the 1920's and this new one a tribute to the Richmond's current renaissance 100 years apart. Both gorgeous buildings. 

[I miss RVA]

1 hour ago, whw53 said:

the 25 story at Broad \ Madison I am really stoked for , more so than the casino talk- I hope that moves forward with all deliberate speed and that council lets it go as it will need a SUP to achieve that height. But just imagine - two beautiful towers overlooking Broad St at separate ends of the Arts District - the 23 story CNB a tribute to Richmond's prosperity in the 1920's and this new one a tribute to the Richmond's current renaissance 100 years apart. Both gorgeous buildings. 

whw53 - I agree 100%  I am much more anxious/enthusiastic to see that 25-story residential tower come to pass on Broad than I am about the casino developments. Having the tallest residential buildings in the city bookending the Arts District certainly would be a huge boost for Broad Street and the district itself. Here's hoping we see plans and permit requests getting filed very soon - of all the potential/proposed/envisioned buildings currently on the table, I think I want this one to rise the most at this point.

Edited March 2, 2021 by I miss RVA