Board of Supervisors member: planning vision guides Williamsburg Road redevelopment under Rebuild Henrico

A member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors said the county's department of planning had worked with residents to shape a vision for the Williamsburg Road corridor and that acquiring properties at the airport's front door is an important initial step. "As a member of the Board of Supervisors and the capital region commission, I can see the potential and I believe that by acquiring these properties at the airport's front door, we are taking an important first step to bringing this conversation with residents and business owners as we begin to map out next steps for these sites," the supervisor said.

The remarks framed the purchase as part of an ongoing planning process rather than a completed redevelopment plan. Officials said the sites will be cleared and marketed to align with community needs and county economic goals. The transcript did not include specific timelines, parcel identifiers, or details about public review processes beyond a general statement that residents and business owners will be engaged.