10.30.2008




Three downtown office buildings sold.

The State bought 400 E. Cary Street (formerly United Dominion Realty Trust) for 6.5 million that will house health department clinics for both the state and city in the 51,000 s.f. space.

VCU Heath Systems bought One Capitol Square for 8.95 million to relocate employees from other properties around downtown into the 188,000 s.f. space.

The State bought Main Street Centre (600 E. Main Street) to expand the existing VA Department of Taxation and relocate other state agencies over time.

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Building A Better Richmond, Part I
An Afternoon with Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
Tuesday, November 18
3:00 - 4:30pm
Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street, Downtown
Free admission

During his 33 years as Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, Joe Riley has led efforts to revitalize Charleston's waterfront, preserve its architecture, rehabilitate historic buildings, develop nationally acclaimed affordable housing, and use tourism as a catalyst for sustained economic development. Mayor Riley's tenure is living proof that excellent urban design and the creation of superior civic spaces can lead to world class urban renewal. Mayor Riley speaks passionately about urban livability and the creation of communities in which all citizens enjoy the benefits and beauty of their surroundings.

Please RSVP by phone at 804-323-2033 or e-mail at jfry@richmondregional.org.

This event is sponsored in part by Historic Richmond Foundation, First Market Bank, Greater Richmond Chamber, Greater Richmond Partnership, Richmond Association of REALTORS®, Ukrop's & Venture Richmond.




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