Comments on: city unveils development proposals for Shockoe, Boulevard

By: River District News » what should our next baseball team be named? - Richmond, Virginia

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:25:03 +0000

[...] that we’re finally free of the Atlanta-wanna-be Braves and it looks like we might get another baseball team, it is time to raise the big question: what should be the name of Richmond’s baseball team? [...]

By: edg

edg — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:09:19 +0000

I did not realize how close White Oak is the Church Hill! I do not think we need another any closer. I am sure White Oak hires people of city residents and in that way certainly supports Richmond. If the bus routes do not already go to White Oak, they should.

Our downtown development plans should have room to allow for retail chains to open, but the retail chains should NOT be the showcase attraction for our downtown development.

By: Mary Kroll

Mary Kroll — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:25:16 +0000

Here’s a good article discussing the pros and cons in real terms: http://richmondbizsense.com/big-biz/483-is-the-curse-of-diamond-duck-over-before-it-took-hold-.html

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Your fortnightly blog roundup | RVANews — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:01:32 +0000

[...] still talking about that. Regardless of whether you’re over the conversation or not, this post gives a very concise rundown of what’s in the works. City Chief Financial Officer Harry Black [...]

By: Omelette

Omelette — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:52:33 +0000

Doug, the Interfaith Center appears to be colored gray on page 5 of the PDF presentation, indicating an “existing structure.”

http://www.richmondsmayor.com/media/45286/otherpdf.pdf

By: Doug Smith

Doug Smith — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:38:01 +0000

Yes, I can see the farmer’s market in the larger image….but I can not see the building that we just renovated on E. Franklin Street between 17&18.

By: Church Hill People’s News » predicting the 7th District School Board race… - Richmond, Virginia

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:30:46 +0000

[...] votes cast, but I wanted to get that baseball poll in place. With ongoing discussions both here and River District News, I was curious to see if there was a quiet consensus out there either way on [...]

By: hillkid

hillkid — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:23:08 +0000

I would love a Target store nearby! Even closer that White Oak.

By: gray

gray — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:12:09 +0000

Not interested in a stadium but I must admit and I’m ashamed of it, I was thinking a Target store would be nice. I agree with John, I’m tired of my tax dollars going to Henrico and Target is one of the very few chains I frequent. Are there any businesses carry similar things as Target in the neighborhood?

By: john m

john m — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:33:46 +0000

Sure would be nice to be able to buy things in the city instead of giving my tax dollars to Henrico all the damn time.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:30:33 +0000

Haha that plan says they want to put a Target store in the Bottom!

By: Shockoe

Shockoe — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:33:08 +0000

-It looks like only two current businesses would have to move as a result of the development, and I am sure appropriate accommodations will be made for them. This should bring in a great deal of business for all the rest of the businesses.

-There’s a reason why there is so much space and a “wasteland” on Boulevard… nobody wants to be there! This is probably why baseball there was never that popular. However, people do want to be downtown… look at the success of events like First Fridays and Friday Cheers.

By: Scott Burger

Scott Burger — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:32:09 +0000

I would be more excited about more emphasis on intermodal transportation connections to Main Street Station. How are people going to travel to and from the Station?

I still this is just one big distraction from more important City priorities. I abhor the corporate welfare involved in these proposals.

By: Church Hill People’s News » city unveils development proposals for Shockoe, Boulevard - Richmond, Virginia

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:28:13 +0000

[...] Today the City Administration unveiled the result of a nearly year-long procurement process to develop two large tracts within the City at North Boulevard and Main Street Station. [via] [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:01:42 +0000

Just 2 thoughts:
–the first is that the stadium and development fits only by eliminating almost all of Shockoe Bottom’s current businesses
–Shockoe Bottom already gets a lot of traffic. Why not develop a similar destination to this plan on North Boulevard where the concrete wasteland of the Diamond has been?

By: Mary Kroll

Mary Kroll — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:14:24 +0000

Can anyone locate the farmers market on that artist depiction?

By: richmond

richmond — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:03:54 +0000

WOW!! This would be amazing for Richmond and the region!!

By: Shockoe

Shockoe — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:53:47 +0000

This is going to be great for all of the downtown area and I don’t even like baseball.

By: Omelette

Omelette — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:36:35 +0000

Yes. For the love of God, yes. People may actually go to these games if they can just wander by after work on their way home. Hell, I’d go watch us lose every time if I can enjoy some pleasant views and a good beer on a warm day.

Of course, the James Monroe building would have to be demolished to make the “pleasant view” part correct. Still, progress. PROGRESS.