whw53 1100 Report post Posted December 15, 2020 I did my best to cobble together a thread name for how this area ( north of tracks, east of AA Blvd, and west\south of Interstate) has been referred to. I think this area will be a central discussion next year with ball park plans, Spy Rock's new construction along Overbrook (the first piece of which was granted a Land Disturbance permit last week) , and an ever upcoming RFP for the remaining city owned land here. Growth is headed in this direction. Ownby District is a Richmond 300 place name for the area around Overbrook-Ownby. It's the only name of the 3 I actually like. https://richmond.com/sports/college/vcu/approval-of-richmond-300-plan-is-really-important-step-toward-new-ballpark-vcu-athletics-village/article_9f70430d-e135-5b76-8543-cd263de1fa06.html#tracking-source=home-breaking 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbs42 139 Report post Posted December 16, 2020 This area is so ripe for development. Navy Hill was a risky attempt to create something massive out of very little, and taking that chance with public funding. By contrast, all the necessary ingredients are already in place here. Notably there is a broad coalition of trusted partners in the mix, led by VCU and the Squirrels. There will be multiple responses to the RFP, and plenty of private investment to make this a reality. We just need strong leadership from the city to guide the process and not screw it up or bog it down. I'm encouraged by the 300 plans. Here's hoping 2021 is the turning point where the vision and momentum starts to become reality. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) VCU gobbling up more land - this time taking a tract along Rhoadmiller. I know they want to have a big presence here but hopefully they don't overextend. I wonder if there is a site plan in mind or if they are just buying now and figuring it out later. Reason I say is I thought Rhoadmiller tracts were outside the Athletics Village project area based on an illustration in Richmond 300 plan which doesn't show that function extending that far south. I know the plan is just a concept but its all we have so I'd be curious to see what the site plan would be - hopefully the facility , even with its less intense use, gives us some good urban design elements. It would be unfortunate if it turned into a string of suburban style park facilities. Additionally I worry about VCU buying up all the edge properties simply to have control over the area. https://richmondbizsense.com/2020/12/18/vcu-snaps-up-salvation-army-property-across-from-the-diamond/ Edited December 18, 2020 by whw53 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eandslee 2335 Report post Posted December 18, 2020 Maybe it’s for a bigger-than-originally-planned Athletic Village. Would a larger baseball stadium require more space...especially, if Richmond lands the Nat’s AAA team later (requiring seating of at least 10K)? Just a thought I had. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I miss RVA 1048 Report post Posted December 18, 2020 4 hours ago, eandslee said: Maybe it’s for a bigger-than-originally-planned Athletic Village. Would a larger baseball stadium require more space...especially, if Richmond lands the Nat’s AAA team later (requiring seating of at least 10K)? Just a thought I had. Let's hope! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbs42 139 Report post Posted December 19, 2020 Still seems uncertain which side of Hermitage the stadium will go on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted February 5 5 demolition plans were applied for this week to remove the old factory\industrial buildings at 1601 Overbrook. This is to be the site for the largest piece of Spy Rock's multi phase development at Overbrook & Ownby. 5 story 190 apartments on this lot if I remember that correctly. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted February 9 Update from BizSense on the Spy Rock projects at Overbrook & Ownby, Looks like the piece directly across from Hardywood at the SE corner of Overbrook and Ownby will be for sale stacked units, similar to the piece south of HW, instead of an apartment building. For the large 1601 piece they picked up on the demo plans as well - expiration date for the original demolition permit is June so should see some action there soon. https://richmondbizsense.com/2021/02/09/more-pieces-for-hardywood-village-redevelopment-fall-into-place/ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted February 12 Good first step from the city. Very preliminary but at least it signals progress. Aside from prepping for the RFP it also starts the dialogue with surrounding property owners.https://richmondbizsense.com/2021/02/12/greater-scotts-addition-rezoning-would-pave-way-for-arthur-ashe-boulevard-rfp/I'm glad city is moving forward with this instead of thinking they needed to go back and tackle Carver/broad rezoning first. Hopefully both can move forward in first half of this year.Sent from my SM-A600A using Tapatalk 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted February 12 Land Disturbance plan filed this week for the Boxwood site for townhome project. This is second piece of Spy Rock's 'Hardywood Village' project to move forward . This was also the site mentioned in bizSense that is switching from what had been an apartment concept to for sale stacked townhomes. 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbs42 139 Report post Posted February 15 On 2/12/2021 at 7:51 AM, whw53 said: Good first step from the city. Very preliminary but at least it signals progress. Aside from prepping for the RFP it also starts the dialogue with surrounding property owners.https://richmondbizsense.com/2021/02/12/greater-scotts-addition-rezoning-would-pave-way-for-arthur-ashe-boulevard-rfp/ I'm glad city is moving forward with this instead of thinking they needed to go back and tackle Carver/broad rezoning first. Hopefully both can move forward in first half of this year. Sent from my SM-A600A using Tapatalk Agree, always nice to see progress, but feels like dirt won't turn on the city-owned parcel until Q3/Q4 of 2022. First pitch at a new squirrels/VCU stadium won't happen before 2024. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted March 5 This week's private sector driven TOD-1 rezoning takes the Cobb Lumber site from M-1 heavy industrial to our favorite transit oriented designation. It also includes the neighboring property controlled by the city for their ambulatory services. Curious as to why public parcel is included...maybe city saw opportunity to attach this adjacent parcel to private initiative or maybe private actor doing city a favor OR needs that parcel to be TOD-1 as well due to limitations that sometimes occur when differing zoning classes abut each other? Anyhow, I imagine any associated plans stemming from this are for the Cobb Lumber site - not the city parcel. 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whw53 1100 Report post Posted March 24 VCU gobbling up more land off Hermitage. 3rd purchase on this block since December.https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-continues-property-expansion-near-planned-athletics-village-site/article_33dc4980-3915-5f2c-9bd1-f01782a387cf.html#tracking-source=home-trendingSent from my SM-A600A using Tapatalk 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
