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Richmond planners back turning old Virginia Home into apartments

As of August 2026: Leading the redevelopment

The Virginia Home has cared for adults with physical disabilities in the same Byrd Park building since 1930. Now it's moving to a $128 million campus in Hanover County, and its old home is slated to become 131 apartments.

Updated Aug 26

Notable Quotes

"The property would receive minimal façade alterations."

from Richmond planners back turning old Virginia Home into apartments · Updated Aug 26

"The project contains three garden spaces which we will be planting with pollinator friendly native plants, that include pathways to make sure the existing street grid visually carries through the property."

from Richmond planners back turning old Virginia Home into apartments · Updated Aug 26