Construction Rolls On - Riverside on the James

Richmond.com

River District Development
RiverDistrict
Thursday November 13, 2003

Last June, after the fall of the smoke stacks on Brown's Island, the Daniel Corporation and The Cordish Company began demolition of one of two old power plants on the island and subsequently have begun construction on Richmond's largest development project in 15 years, Riverside on the James. This high-quality, three-building, mixed-use development featuring office space, retail space and luxury residential units is located on a four-acre site on Brown's Island between 10th and 12th Streets fronting the James River and Haxall Canal in Richmond's historic River District. Riverside on the James offers spectacular views of the river and panoramic downtown cityscapes.

The first floor of all three buildings is planned retail space with entertainment and restaurant venues proposed. A portion of the retail space will be housed in the renovated, 23,000 square foot power plant, an existing structure located on the eastern portion of the site that dates back to the early 1900s. A beautiful new piazza will accommodate seating for restaurants and will serve as a place that the public can enjoy the open space via the Canal Walk. The west tower of the project is the office portion, and the east tower is the residential units. The parking deck will service all aspects of the development. Two bridges extend from 10th and 11th Streets to funnel vehicles and pedestrians onto the site so that they may access Riverside on the James. There is also pedestrian access at 12th Street.

When complete in Spring of 2005, Riverside on the James will feature 230,000± square feet of Class A office space, 122± luxury residential units, 70,000± square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space, and 800-space secure parking garage.

For more information, see the website at www.riversideonthejames.com