Richmond and Surrounding Counties Develop | Richmond News

Richmond’s City Council gears up for major urban updates: they’ll weigh a landmark Gilpin Court redevelopment deal, approve 31 Meadow Street townhomes alongside Virginia Home’s apartment conversion, and fast-track two new VUU apartment towers—one including the historic Richmond Community Hospital. Meanwhile, state funds hit $32.8M to overhaul the water plant, boosting reliability. Hanover County’s Planning Commission votes on a 40-acre Mechanicsville mixed-use hub with Sheetz, retail, and 120 homes, while Henrico County celebrates tourism growth—spending over $2B last year, outpacing Virginia’s average thanks to events and upcoming sports infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://richmondbizsense.com/2026/09/14/the-agenda-local-government-briefs-for-9-14-26/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b05e6cae98c45281 Report issues to [email protected].