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Richmond Diamond District in Chaos | Richmond News
Richmond’s Diamond District is spiraling into chaos as the Flying Squirrels’ ballpark opens amid ongoing construction, forcing a renegotiation of the entire development deal. Originally slated for completion by 2026, the first buildings are now delayed until at least 2028. The team claims the city’s shifting plans—complete with a departing developer, lawsuits, a canceled hotel, and a newly demolished university track stadium—have fundamentally altered their agreement. Even the land near the main gate, promised as a Black-owned food hall, is now eyed for multiple restaurants, sparking…
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