Richmond Developments

[wrldcoupe4]

there was talk of building condos on the upper floors of the deck on 6th street between Franklin and Grace.

[Cadeho]

An Art Deco condo in that spot would be wonderful!

[wrldcoupe4]

Yeah I agree, but it wouldn't be a tower on top, it would only have utilized the top couple floors... turning them into condos. I woudn't mind seeing a tower just north of that deck where they propose another deck. Having just a plain old deck is weak.

[Shakman]

Yeah I agree, but it wouldn't be a tower on top, it would only have utilized the top couple floors... turning them into condos. I woudn't mind seeing a tower just north of that deck where they propose another deck. Having just a plain old deck is weak.

I was told that a 12-story hotel was once proposed for that site or is it still on the boards? I do not know.

[wrldcoupe4]

That would be better than what I think is the fate of the parcel. See what you can find out about it and the RMA deck stuff.

[Downtowner]

This is the Latest on ROTJ's Retail issues. Got this from Impaq on www.richmondcitywatch.com.

Looks like McFadden's will not be opening here in the business tower as the rumors have said. Not sure if they're considering the Power Plant.

Quote:

... a long-overdue announcement that everyone has been waiting for

[TBurban]

WOW. Did you guys check out the rendering on RCW of the Ironhouse Place Condo Development on Broad? Now thats what I call urban revitalization.

[Cadeho]

4 PM today at the Landmark, the city wants to hear suggestions on what to do about the hole in the ground at 7th and Broad. Of course I'll still be at work... can anyone go?

[Shakman]

WOW. Did you guys check out the rendering on RCW of the Ironhouse Place Condo Development on Broad? Now thats what I call urban revitalization.

I was able to take a peak through the windows inside the construction office and noticed that the drawings had a building one floor taller; 60 feet tall.

[urbanvb]

All postings concering the National Theater have been moved to it's designated thread.

[TBurban]

I have been informed that there are condos to be proposed on top of the RMA Parking Garage, above the Downtown Expressway.

Does anyone have info on this?

Ok, Ive acted this whole time like I knew where the RMA Deck is. Quite frankly, I have no idea what you guys are talking about Could someone map it out for me, por favor?

[wrldcoupe4]

RMA Deck

It's the deck next to the James Center over top of the DT expressway

Edited October 9, 2006 by wrldcoupe4

[wrldcoupe4]

from the RMA website:

RMA Deck

[TBurban]

Ah, thanks, Coupe. Is this part of the James Center Expansion?

[wrldcoupe4]

No, not that I'm aware of. A new building could be built on the parking lot just to the east of this parking deck... If it's built, it would be a 20-26 story tower I think.

Edited October 9, 2006 by wrldcoupe4

[TBurban]

Aha, gotcha. It would serve for some nice infill. Then all we would need is a tower to be built on the lot in front of BB&T, and we'd be set!

[wrldcoupe4]

Philip Morris R&D Center a Big Boost to Downtown Richmond

some excerpts:

It’s the kind of project every city wants: a big, showy $350 million research center in the heart of downtown. As the seven-story Philip Morris USA Center for Research & Technology rises from two city blocks, it gives Richmond a visible symbol of downtown’s ongoing rebirth.

“ The impact is beyond measure,” says Garland Williams, interim director of economic development for Richmond. “It symbolizes a rebirth of industry coming back to the city.”....

The center’s location provides a welcome boost to the biotechnology park’s stature and visibility, by nearly doubling its space. Downtown Richmond got the nod for the building because of its proximity to the Life Sciences Program at Virginia Commonwealth University and its medical college. Richmond donated the land, and Virginia threw in about $15 million in state incentive money.

Philip Morris is now recruiting globally for scientists and researchers who will receive “generous compensation packages, well above the city’s prevailing wage,” says Phelps. Williams hopes the new hires will go beyond working downtown, to dining, shopping and living there, joining a growing residential population that is snapping up the area’s new luxury high-rise condos.

Edited October 10, 2006 by wrldcoupe4

[Cadeho]

The lights I see in there, I wonder if they've started putting up the regular lights yet. I also hope they'd light the top at night.

[Shakman]

No, not that I'm aware of. A new building could be built on the parking lot just to the east of this parking deck... If it's built, it would be a 20-26 story tower I think.

From what I was told by sources, the garage will be incorporated into the new structure above.

[wrldcoupe4]

Is that in reference to the tower over the RMA deck or the other lot?

[Shakman]

Is that in reference to the tower over the RMA deck or the other lot?

Both.

[wrldcoupe4]

haha so we could have a condominium tower on top of a parking deck on top of a parking deck on top of the downtown expressway?

Any idea on height?

[Shakman]

haha so we could have a condominium tower on top of a parking deck on top of a parking deck on top of the downtown expressway?

Any idea on height?

I do not know of any other details. I wish I did.

[TBurban]

This is where my 3D model comes in handy!

The estimated height of the condo tower on the garage (that is if it were the same height of the McGuire Woods Building) shown in red.

[wrldcoupe4]

Thanks Tommy! If it did ever happen, that would really fill in the gap caused by the DT expressway nicely. It would make the view from the east much better.