Danville’s progress in assessing and redeveloping environmentally contaminated sites has helped make it the only city to host the Virginia Brownfields Conference twice. The 2023 Virginia Brownfields Conference is being held at the Institute ...
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Calling it ‘a world of difference,’ Danville’s progress touted while hosting Virginia Brownfields Conference
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Pittsylvania planning commission recommends approval for 1,900-unit housing project
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a 1,900-unit housing project by Southside Investing LLC, seeking a zoning change from agricultural to residential planned unit development (RPD). The proposed 614-acre ...
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Developer proposes 600-acre mixed-use residential project in Pittsylvania County
An investment group wants to bring 1,900 new residential units to 600 acres of southwestern Pittsylvania County in a master-planned community that would be a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, apartments and senior living. If approved, the ...
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Danville Casino opens today. Here’s what guests can expect.
Caesars’ temporary casino in Danville opened its doors at 1100 W. Main St., offering a 40,000-square-foot space with 740 slot machines, 25 live table games, and 28 electronic table games. The facility, located in a semi-permanent tent, has ...
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How Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits Contributed to the Revitalization of Downtown Danville
Just in the past ten years, 20 projects in Danville have been certified for both state and federal historic tax credits. Eighteen of those are within 0.5 miles of downtown Danville.
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Danville planning commission recommends approval of luxury RV park project despite resident opposition
The Danville Planning Commission on Monday recommended approval of a special use permit that would allow a developer to build a luxury RV park in the city, despite hearing opposition from some residents concerned about traffic and safety. The ...
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Danville temporary casino to open May 15
After the Virginia Lottery Board on Wednesday approved an operating license for Caesars Virginia, the entertainment company announced an opening date for its temporary casino in Danville: May 15. The 40,000-square-foot temporary casino will open ...
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Demand for housing is soaring in Danville. Both the city and developers are responding.
Danville needs to see 80 houses built every year for the next few years to meet current housing demand. And with the Caesars Virginia casino resort coming in 2024 and the Pittsylvania County mega site working to attract a major developer, the ...