Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is now the managing company for The Rise at Regency Apartments.
The Parham Road residency is operating where Regency Square, formerly the Regency Square Mall, has been a part of Richmond since 1975. In fact, the 320-unit apartment complex is going up right where the Sears store sat, and is pre-leasing spots now.
A rendering of the completed Rise at Regency apartments. | Photo via Thalhimer.com
Over the past three years, rebuilding Regency was the name of the game. The mall itself was partially razed at the beginning of 2020, but several businesses have already made a home in the remnants.
NOVA of Virginia Aquatics and Surge Adventure Parks have opened in the former Macy’s location. An outdoor plaza is also now open on the second level.
Thalhimer's department store was one of the first stores at Regency Square. | Photo by Richmond-Times Dispatch archive, 1975
What’s coming next? The land is zoned for both residential and commercial use. According to Richmond BizSense, there is another apartment complex approved for the JC Penney lot. Plans are also in the works for a movie theater, a senior center, and a Valvoline Auto Center.
There’s a lot of space left out by the Regency. We want you to be the broker — what would you bring to the former Regency Square Mall site?
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Today
- Hyper Tropic Release | Fri., Jan. 14 | 2-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery West Creek, 820 Sanctuary Dr. | Cost of purchase | Hardywood’s new Hyper Tropic IPA is brewed with Eureka hops to blend woodsy resin + citrus. 🍻
Saturday
- The Connells | Sat., Jan. 15 | 8 p.m. | The National | $23+ | Rock out with The Connells and Jphono1 at this concert. 🎵
- MLK Jr. Day of Service | Sat., Jan. 15 | 9-11 a.m. | Starts at Hickory Hill Community Center, 3000 E. Belt Blvd. | Free | Bring closed-toed shoes to clean up Southside neighborhoods with RVA Clean Sweep.🚮
Sunday
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Tuesday
- Teacher State of the Museum | Tues., Jan. 18 | 4:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free, RSVP | Educators can hear from VMHC President Jamie Bosket on the future of the museum.
- Citizen Cope | Tues., Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Broadberry | $25+ | Jam out to a little bit of rock + a little bit of reggae. 🎶
Wednesday
- Chipotle Fundraising Night | Wed., Jan. 19 | 4-8 p.m. | Chipotle at Carytown Place, 10 N. Nansemond St. | Cost of purchase | Mention the Richmond SPCA when you order and one-third of the proceeds will go towards supporting their adoptable pets. 🐱
- Book Break with Catherine Baab-Muguira | Wed, Jan 19 | 12 p.m. | Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. | Free, RSVP | The author will discuss “Poe for Your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History’s Least Likely Self-Help Guru."
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Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Richmond. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.
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Weather
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Announced
- From the Hudson to the James, the Long Island Medium will be hosting at the Altria Theater on Wed., May 26. Theresa Caputo tickets go on sale Fri., Jan. 28, but presale codes will be sent to Altria newsletter subscribers Wed., Jan. 26. 🎤
Development
- Over 100 prospective developers participated in a Q+A this week about the upcoming Diamond District proposal. This proposal is part of the Richmond 300 master plan. Read Richmond BizSense’s overview of the questions asked about the District, and check out our recent story for what could be in store with the project.
Coming Soon
- A new bookstore is coming to Richmond in February. Krystle Dandridge will open The Book Bar in Shockoe Slip + will also offer quarterly subscriptions. The store will also be a spot for local vendors to sell their work. Customers can pre order books online now. 📚(Style Weekly)
Civic
- The organization RVA Rapid Transit has released their 2021 Regional Report showing the data, plans, and visions for the future of the city’s transit system. Read the full report online for how building new bus bays could change the shape of Richmond’s roads. 🚆
Concert
- This Sat., Jan. 15, Richmond Symphony will present the Dreams of Freedom Lollipops concert. The score is inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr and the event will be held at Dominion Energy Center’s Carpenter Theater at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10+. 🎶
Try This
- Sat., Jan. 22, join the Poe Museum for a ghost tour dedicated to horror author Edgar Allen Poe. Shadows of the Poe Museum is designed to help visitors imagine the encounters which shaped Poe's famous writings. Get your tickets here. 👻
Edu
- The Science Museum of Virginia is offering Digital Demos, where their scientists will perform live experiments, animal interactions + even engineering challenges through Zoom. These workshops can be bought for both in-person and homeschool classrooms. 🧪
Jobs
- The Richmond & Henrico Health District is looking for several positions to fill for their COVID-19 vaccination clinics. RHHD is hiring roles for vaccinator, vaccine manager + POD manager to work at various locations. Applications are open. 💉
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- Over an inch of snow is grounds for a full week off. The best wall decor is a mural. PBR = People's Beer of Richmond. We're gathering the unwritten rules of Richmond for a future conversation. Let us know your regional rules + we may feature them in the newsletter.
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