James River floodway and pending FEMA map updates
Summary
Most of the site sits in the James River floodway, and part of the project's fate rides on draft FEMA maps that could remove it. The developers say the ground floor will stay commercial either way, with removable flood panels protecting the first floor.
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Floodproofing and insurance requirements could shape the project's final cost and whether the second floor becomes apartments or hotel rooms.
The developer gains flexibility, and flood safety is addressed through the city's swiftwater rescue capability and built-in flood procedures.
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