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Petersburg council commits $250,000 match to seek $250,000 Brownfields grant for downtown demolition

5906835 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a resolution Oct. 7 to commit a $250,000 local match to apply for a Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Development Assistance Fund grant to demolish two downtown buildings: the former Cruisers building and Petersburg Alarm Buildings at 18 East Bank and 226 Second Street.

PETERSBURG, Va. — The Petersburg City Council on Oct. 7 voted to commit a $250,000 local match so the city can apply for a $250,000 grant from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Development Assistance Fund to demolish two vacant downtown buildings.

Mr. Altman, a city staff member presenting the item, told council the city intends to apply for $250,000, which would require a…

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