Governor Northam Announces Over $24 Million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing Loans
Posted by Staff | Mar 2, 2021 | News | |
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $24 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for 28 projects across the Commonwealth, creating or preserving 1,635 affordable housing units for low-income Virginians. The funding will help increase access to affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and provide permanent supportive housing options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create housing challenges in our Commonwealth and across the country, we are pleased to deploy this funding to support Virginians who are most in need,” said Governor Northam. “The Affordable Special Needs Housing program is a valuable resource for increasing the availability of safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for low-income Virginians, particularly those with spec
Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos submit proposal for Richmond project
Will bring 1,200 jobs to the city Golden Nugget Richmond will be nearly 950,000-square-feet of entertainment. By Adrianna Hargrove | February 24, 2021 at 11:43 AM EST - Updated February 24 at 11:43 AM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos announced its submission to expand the Golden Nugget brand into the Virginia market.
The company will be developing a $400 million Golden Nugget Richmond Hotel & Casino and donating over $70 Million to the Richmond Community and creating over 1,200 jobs for the city. It will take 36 months to complete.
The targeted location for the project will be within the City of Richmond and is located six miles from Downtown and 20 miles from Richmond International Airport.
Developer turns attention to Southside for next round of apartment rehabs
February 8, 2021
The 121-unit Holly Springs Apartments will each get $74,000 worth of upgrades, including new heating, air, plumbing and electrical systems, as well as renovated kitchens and new appliances. (
Courtesy of Genesis Properties)
On the heels of a $15 million apartment rehab it completed in the city’s Northside, a Richmond developer is moving forward with its next round of upgrades to more of its lower-income housing stock this time south of the river.
Genesis Properties is getting ready to start construction on the first two of three apartment rehabs it’s planning over the next few years. The three properties, totaling 295 garden-style townhome units, are on nearly contiguous parcels in the city’s Broad Rock area, at the southwestern end of Maury Street just west of Maury Cemetery.
VPM Daily Newscast January 22, 2021
VPM s daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.
Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Friday, January 22, 2021:
Gov. Ralph Northam and Dr. Danny Avula, who’s heading the state’s vaccination efforts, blamed lagging data for the state’s seemingly slow vaccine rollout Thursday. Speaking at a mass vaccination event for pre-registered essential workers, Avula said vaccine providers in Virginia don’t immediately submit data to the state. He said once all data is reported, Virginia will rise up the national rankings, which it currently sits near the bottom of.
Mayor Stoney
Mayor Levar M. Stoney sees bright prospects ahead for Richmond if COVID-19 can be defeated quickly.
Ready to start his second four-year term next week, he has ideas galore, but he said the key to it all is âvaccination.â
He is counting on the federal government to rapidly roll out the injectable medications so that the broader population can be treated and gain immunity so there can be a return to normalcy.
In an interview, Mayor Stoney said in an effort to counter community misgivings, he plans to be first in line when one or more of the approved vaccines becomes widely available. He said that he will join the city health department in pushing for everyone to get the shots and in seeking to counter misinformation.