Henrico County Government announced on September 9, 2025, that the Board has approved key infrastructure initiatives through a series of posts on its official Twitter account. The updates focus on property acquisition for flood mitigation and a significant contract award to support redevelopment efforts.
In a post published at 23:20 UTC, Henrico County Government stated, “The Board has approved a resolution for the purchase of 2127 Park Lane for $1,900. The county is acquiring the property to address drainage concerns and floodplain mitigation in the area.”
Shortly after, at 23:22 UTC, the county provided further details about ongoing development projects: “Following the Board’s vote, the county has awarded an $8.4M contract for construction of about 4,700 feet of water and sanitary sewer main as well as connections, hydrants & manholes as part of project assisting redevelopment in the former area of Virginia Center Commons.”
A subsequent update clarified the timeline for these improvements: “Work is expected to begin in December and be completed in about 18 months.”
Henrico County serves a diverse community that includes Henrico County Public Schools District—the only school district in the county—which enrolled more than 50,000 students during the 2023-24 school year (source). The district saw Black students comprise the largest ethnic group at nearly 36% of enrollment, followed by white students at approximately 32% (source). Redevelopment projects such as those described in these announcements may impact local infrastructure serving both residential neighborhoods and educational facilities.
The Virginia Center Commons area referenced by Henrico County was previously home to a regional shopping mall but has been undergoing significant redevelopment aimed at revitalizing this part of the county.
