Ground Floor Retail/Office - Immediate Occupancy
900 West Franklin Street Richmond Virginia 23284
$25/ PSF
Welcome to 900 W Franklin St, a prime retail leasing opportunity located in the heart of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Located in a bustling area with thousands of students walking by every day, this space is ideal for a wide range of retail uses looking to attract a diverse and energetic customer base. This property offers up to 1,000 square feet of commercial space that is ready for immediate occupancy. The interior is spacious with an open layout that can be easily customized to fit your specific business needs. Parking is available conveniently located in a nearby parking deck. Surrounded by a variety of amenities including restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues, this commercial space is easily accessible by car or public transportation, with several bus stops and major highways nearby. With its prime location on the VCU campus, this space is a rare opportunity to tap into a vibrant and growing market. Don’t miss out on the chance to lease this exceptional commercial space at 900 W Franklin in Richmond, VA.
ABOUT VCU/Monroe Ward
Located in the heart of the Arts and Cultural District, 900 W Franklin St is in an area on a dynamic upswing with new retail, restaurant, gallery and entertainment options with a spurt of new development activity. The unique architecture and beautiful storefronts make the neighborhood a favorite for shoppers, diners and art lovers. With close proximity to VCU academic campus, the Central Business District, City Hall, State Capitol and State Offices, Federal Courthouse and the VCU Health Systems Medical Campus as well as a slew of nationally reputed dining and hospitality options, this location is a gem! Just steps away from the VCU Depot, the Institute for Contemporary Art, and the VCU Siegel Center, Quirk Hotel, and the Jefferson Hotel, 900 W Franklin St is extremely walkable to multiple local establishments and national chain restaurants, a bevy of local retail shops and entertainment venues, the much anticipated Whole Foods grocery store at Sauer Center, a growing collection of highly reputed restaurants, breweries, and upscale retail boutiques along the Broad and Grace corridors, and is a quick trip to any neighborhood in the city via the City’s new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, “the Pulse”.
Ann Schweitzer Riley has become a distinguished figure in commercial real estate, focusing primarily on sales of urban commercial properties, including office spaces, retail locations, multi-family buildings, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. With a rich background that spans over a decade, Ann has developed a keen expertise in property sales, investment, and development.
A graduate of UVA, Ann’s journey in real estate began as a residential real estate appraiser in Charlottesville, VA. Her career path led her to roles as a legal assistant and later to Richmond in 2008, where she worked with an affordable housing nonprofit. There, she gained a passion for construction and real estate development. This foundation allowed her to excel as a real estate construction project manager and later as a corporate commercial sales agent.
Today, at One South Commercial, Ann is renowned for her sharp insights in market trends, her strategic approach to property disposition, and her ability to optimize asset value for her clients. Her comprehensive understanding of both residential and commercial real estate markets, combined with her specific expertise in commercial sales, makes her an invaluable partner to property owners and buyers alike.
Ann’s commitment to her clients and her profound market knowledge ensure tailored, effective strategies for those looking to invest in or divest commercial real estate assets.
Born and raised on a Virginia farm just outside the City of Richmond, Lory Markham has always been fascinated by settlement patterns and how urban growth happens. Her professional history, market knowledge, and passion for making places better equip her to work toward the continued growth of Richmond.
Lory graduated summa cum laude from Hollins University and earned her MA in Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture. After two years at the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, she continued her public service at the City of Richmond. As Principal Planner for the City of Richmond, Lory served as Secretary to the city’s Planning Commission and managed the review of all development projects in the City that needed special approval. Her contributions to development in the City were recognized in her selection as a “Top 40 Under 40” by Style Weekly.
After over a decade of experience in with the City of Richmond, Lory started a planning consulting company, Markham Planning, and joined One South Commercial as a commercial agent. Her extensive knowledge of the Richmond market, zoning and development review process, historic tax credits, and neighborhood development has made her a prominent figure in the Richmond real estate market. And her focus remains in making places better and maximizing their potential.
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