Westhampton on Grove, a hotly debated mixed-use development at the former Westhampton Theater site in Richmond’s West End, will proceed, despite a concerted campaign by some neighbors to reduce the scale and height of the project.
The project, at 5702 Grove Avenue and 5706 Grove Avenue, won unanimous approval Monday evening from Richmond City Council, even as some council members expressed mixed feelings about the development.
“I believe we are turning a blind eye to creating Short Pump-style traffic congestion in the West End,” Councilman Charles R. Samuels said before reluctantly agreeing to support the project.
