Virginia Union University preserves historic Richmond Community Hospital for fitness center and health education, reducing new housing units.

Virginia Union University (VUU) has decided to preserve the historic Richmond Community Hospital building, originally built in the 1930s, amid community concerns about its potential demolition for new housing. The updated development plan includes restoring the hospital for use as a fitness center and health education facility, while also reducing the number of new apartment units. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025, addressing Richmond's housing needs.

October 23, 2024
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