Henrico County launches 'Rebuild Henrico,' purchases two parcels near Richmond International Airport

An agency official announced that Henrico County has launched a new initiative called Rebuild Henrico and has purchased two parcels on Williamsburg Road near Richmond International Airport for redevelopment. "Today, we kick off what we call Rebuild Henrico," the official said, adding the sites will be cleared and positioned for redevelopment that aligns with county goals.

The official framed the purchase as the start of a larger reinvestment plan for buildings, facilities and infrastructure. County materials cited the airport as "nearly 3 billion dollars in annual economic impact and 13,500 jobs," and said that the roads and businesses leading into and out of the airport form a critical first impression for visitors. The county said the acquired sites will be marketed as "premium redevelopment opportunities." A member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors noted that the department of planning had worked with the community to shape a vision for the Williamsburg Road corridor and said officials will bring residents and business owners into the conversation about next steps.

Details about the exact parcels purchased, purchase price, and any formal board approvals or financing were not specified in the remarks.