Richmond Developments

[wrldcoupe4]

I think they don't have much set in stone and the rest of the project has been pretty fluid up to this point. Never know though...

The owner is New Market (Ethyl) and the site is being marketed by Brandywine.

[Downtowner]

The buildings that make up Cloverleaf Mall could soon be torn down. A Charlotte-based developer has been working with Chesterfield County on plans to redevelop the property, with the project to be completed by 2009.

The full story can be found here.

http://www.nbc12.com/news/state/4615216.html

[burt]

The full story can be found here.

http://www.nbc12.com/news/state/4615216.html

Hmmmm. Why does Crosland sound so familiar? Does it have a large development in Charlotte?

[wrldcoupe4]

Crosland is a Charlotte based company I believe. Anyways, this is really good news. That area needs a shot in the arm and this plan will help stimulate revitalization efforts there.

[JWCJ]

Y'all leave me alone, I just learned the news. I'm not sitting at the TV or on the net 24/7.

[burt]

Y'all leave me alone, I just learned the news. I'm not sitting at the TV or on the net 24/7.

Sorry, JWCJ. No offense intended. We were just so hyped up that day after hearing the news in the morning.

[TBurban]

Shaffer Hall

Shaffer Hall's many attractive amenities include:

* Outdoor Pool

* Game Room

* Great Room

* Kitchen

* State-of-the-art Fitness Center

* Changing Rooms

* Conference Center

All thanks to Joey (Downtowner)

[Cadeho]

Man, check out RCW's response to the street names...

They'll be a lot better than the apartments that were there.

[burt]

Man, check out RCW's response to the street names...

They'll be a lot better than the apartments that were there.

Yea. Those street names are pretty silly. But the plans look great, IMO.

[TBurban]

Man, check out RCW's response to the street names...

They'll be a lot better than the apartments that were there.

Haha...Ridiculous Road...

[Shakman]

Balustrade Boulevard + Mansard Avenue = Masterbate Street.

[TBurban]

Browsing...again, and came upon this....

Gateway 2 - Nuclear Medicine and Heart Station

Richmond, Virginia

The build-out of the second floor of the Gateway building at the MCV hospital. This 16,500 SF area will be the new home of the Nuclear Medicine and Heart Station departments.

[TBurban]

Was this the project that had already been completed?

[eandslee]

Was this the project that had already been completed?

I think they are referring to the Gateway building that was completed about 4-5 years ago. I can't of anything else they'd be talking about.

[burt]

Was this the project that had already been completed?

The Gateway building at MCV is the relatively new high rise that blocks off 12th street at Marshall. I don't know whether or not this is an addition or, perhaps, it's finishing off already built space in the tower.

[TBurban]

Ok, thanks for the clarification. The only thing that threw me off was the "2" in its title.

[wrldcoupe4]

they are just fitting the second floor of the completed structure.

[Cadeho]

They call that a Mansard roof on the Nursing school? *sigh*

[wrldcoupe4]

Toad's place restaurant should be ready by year's end, with the concert venue up and running by spring 07.

[burt]

Toad's place restaurant should be ready by year's end, with the concert venue up and running by spring 07.

Where'd you get this info, Coupe? Did you run into Spacy?

Was a restaurant operator named?

[wrldcoupe4]

hahaha it's on their website... seems to have been updated since i last checked.

[Cadeho]

I wasn't sure where to put this... but what about this Richmond Centerstage? Still trying to get that hall built eh? Will they make it?

I saw work going on at the hole today.

And in driving through Fairmount today.. there's tons of work going on there and some of those old houses have been converted to look suburban!

Edited November 21, 2006 by Cadeho

[burt]

Richmond CenterStage is a kinda tacky name, but they'll make it. I'm sending my little donation today.

[burt]

Richmond CenterStage is a kinda tacky name, but they'll make it. I'm sending my little donation today.

Richmond CenterStage (or the Carpenter Center and adjacent old Thalhimer building) expect to announce they've raised a total of $15 million by early December and are confident they can reach their goal of $20 million by December 31st to establish performance and educational facilities in the Thalhimer shell. $45 million, which includes funds from Mr. Wilder's City of the Future plan, is committed for the CC.

OPUS, the young people's group whose previous focus was VAPAF have expanded their reach and are now emphasizing support of theatre/concert/dance in all city area venues. Their membership rolls have increased to more than 500.

I think the in-fighting among groups is settling down and most simply want to end all squabbling and get this thing done.

If I survive 'til fall/winter of 2009, I hope to see lots of you at the grand reopening.

Edited November 24, 2006 by burt

[burt]

If enough money came from a single source, it's likely Richmond Center/Stage would award naming rights. Maybe the Thalhimer family would like to burnish its image by contributing more and having the remaining building of their retail empire called THALHIMER HALL.

Or, how about QUINCY COLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER? Now that the Cole manor in Windsor Farms has been sold, perhaps his remaining estate can be directed to fulfillment of his wishes: i.e., furtherance of music and the performing arts in Richmond.