Richmond’s Big Development Moves | Richmond News

Virginia Union University is moving forward with a bold new six-story, 100-unit apartment project on Overbrook Road, set for review by the Richmond Planning Commission. Meanwhile, Bellemeade sees two competing developments: one developer plans 22 attached homes, another proposes two detached residences. In city news, Richmond Thrives launches a revamped grant system starting FY27, streamlining applications through three specialized partners across Arts & Culture, Children & Families, Economic Mobility, and Health Equity—making the process faster, fairer, and more supportive. Hanover County’s Planning Commission will revisit the stalled Iron Horse data center proposal on 78 acres, part of a larger campus vision. And in Henrico, the Economic Development Authority joins forces with Kiva to offer small businesses fee-free loans up to $15,000, empowering startups without traditional credit hurdles. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3862dafbf2da853