Chesterfield County Receives Richmond Real Estate Group’s 2013 Impact Award

The Richmond Real Estate Group (RREG) recognized Chesterfield County’s accomplishments in economic development at its annual Impact Award presentation and reception on Wednesday, May 15th. Ms. RoseMarie Bundy of Evolve Architecture and RREG board member presented the award to Mr. Will Davis, Director of Chesterfield Economic Development.

The RREG board selected Chesterfield based on the numerous successful projects within its borders over the past year including the Capital One Data Center, the Sabra expansion and R&D facility, the Uptown Alley entertainment complex, plus two other award finalists: the Greater Richmond Aquatic Partnership and the Amazon Fulfillment Center.

From a field of ten entries, the group selected four finalists that covered a broad spectrum of project types. The First National Bank Apartments historic preservation and restoration project in downtown Richmond was submitted by the designer, Commonwealth Architects. The Allianz Global Assistance headquarters project in Henrico County involved the restoration of 320,000 square feet. The project was designed and submitted by Evolve Architecture. The Aquatics Center in Chesterfield Country is a 54,000 square foot recreational facility that was constructed and submitted by Hourigan Construction. The Amazon Fulfillment Center, also in Chesterfield County, is a one million square foot building that was submitted by Timmons Group, the civil engineering firm for the project.

Also in attendance from the county were Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle, Chair of the Board of Supervisors; Mr. Steve Elswick, Vice Chair of the Board of Supervisors; Mr. Jay Stegmaier, County Administrator; Mr. Bill Dupler, Deputy County Administrator – Community Development; Mr. Garret Hart, Assistant Director of Economic Development; Ms. Karen Aylward, Assistant Director of Economic Development; and Mr. John Ruckert, Member – Economic Development Authority.

The Richmond Real Estate Group was formed in 1983 to promote commercial real estate development in the Richmond greater metropolitan area. The membership is comprised of professionals engaged in real estate development, investment, finance, sales, leasing, architecture, engineering and construction. Each year the group honors through its Impact Award the project or entity that had the greatest influence on Richmond area commercial real estate.

For additional information on RREG or the Impact Award, please contact Ms. RoseMarie Bundy at 804-649-9400, ext 11, or rosemarie@evolvearchitecture.com