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April 19, 2022

Designing A Better World Through Site Planning and Green Thinking – from VHB

Designing A Better World Through Site Planning and Green Thinking - from VHB

As we continue to celebrate Earth Day this week, we put the spotlight on member firm VHB and their work on a  $2.3 billion private investment in Henrico County, Virginia, that will reposition a 204-acre underutilized parcel into a sustainable and resilient community, called GreenCity.

The transformation will result in the creation of a dynamic mixed-use ecodistrict that will attract new businesses, create jobs, and generate millions in tax revenue for the community.

VHB’s integrated services team worked alongside Green City Partners, LLC, a partnership between Future Cities and Concord Eastridge, to prepare the master development plan and provide recommendations for future infrastructure. Formerly the Best Products headquarters, and dormant for more than a decade, GreenCity will include mixed income housing, forested areas and parks, buildings designed to specifically interact with the environment, and a multi-modal transportation network designed for walkability and connectivity. A 17,000-seat arena with flexible seating configurations for large events or sports teams will anchor the development and be constructed using green best practices. Learn more about the project here.


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