The Henrico CountyPlanning Commission will hold a public hearing about the proposed mixed-use designation for the Innsbrook area. A study draft released in May suggests gradually changing Innsbrook from what is today mostly office space to a walkable community with a mixture of office, retail, entertainment, and residential development.

The original study area includes Innsbrook Corporate Center and encompasses acreage between West Broad Street and Nuckols Road near Interstate 295. That space is largely designated for office use under the 2026 Comprehensive Plan adopted in August. Officials will consider whether to add a 166-acre residential area to the study. Staff are recommending that the area continue to be zoned for single-family residential use.

Homeowners can benefit from the development of mixed-use communities, which tend to grow the local economy and positively impact the value of nearby properties.

Read more in the Richmond Times-Dispatch....