Richmond's River District; a place to live, work and everything in between.
The new trend for young professionals is to live in districts (think of Seinfeld or Cheers) where you can live, work and play all within walking distance. The new trend in residential living is to move from the suburbs and back to the urban core.
Richmond's historic River District is undergoing a complete renovation making it just such a place. Here you will find a blend of renovated historic buildings and modern structures, which represents the new Richmond and the New South.
Currently, the River District has over $600,000 development projects in the works. These include everything from renovation of old buildings to the construction of modern high-rises bringing both residential living and creative office space to the area. The blend of living and working space has encouraged business, as well as people, to return to the River District in a big way.
The River District is made up of several sub-districts: Canal Walk, Capitol Square, Church Hill, Manchester, Riverfront, Shocke Bottom, and Shockoe Slip. The Riverfront and Canal Walk is a 1.25 mile corridor stretching from the historic Tredegar Iron Works site to 17th Street.
Buildings in the River District date from the 1700's. St. John's Church is the only surviving Colonial structure in the district. Many of the buildings built prior to the Civil War were destroyed in the war but you can still see buildings designed by many famous architects including Thomas Jefferson. The district has become a charming blend of old and new.
The recently renovated Canal Walk has generated new retail and office opportunities along the James River. The canals were envisioned by George Washington as a link to the west and were used as a water "freeway" by the river boats. The Canal Walk offers tours, cruises and access to one of only two metropolitan whitewater rivers in the nation. The Canal Walk allows residents easy access to the transportation hub of Richmond and the Main Street Station, which is located in the center of the River District. The Canal Walk has become the center piece of the 32 acre Riverfront redevelopment.
Shockoe Slip was one of Richmond's earliest commercial areas and is well known for its cobblestone streets. Today, the area is known as the Shockoe Slip and Financial District.
The River District has been transformed into a neighborhood with a thriving mix of commercial uses and residetial lviing.
For living space you may find a warehouse has been trasformed into luxury apartments, lofts or condos. You may chose to live in a restored building or a new highrise, many with gorgeous views of the James River and the Richmond skyline.
The River District is quickly becoming famous for its unique homes which are being developed in buildings that were formerly paper plants and tobacco warehouses. The district also features row houses and town houses. The imagination of the developers in creating these living spaces is absolutely amazing.
The residents of the River District enjoy the variety of over 80 restaurants; all within walking distance of their home. The new River District has already developed its own sense of community. The River District also offers its residents many outdoor activities which include walking and jogging paths and canal cruises. In addition, residents can enjoy historic sights, museums, festivals, events, Farmers Markets and free concerts.
If this sounds like the kind of lifestyle you would like to make your own, please contact me for available properties.
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