After all, the goal wasn't to look old-fashioned. Residents approved the Civic Center plans and funding in 1945, at the conclusion of a world war that Richmond helped win. With the waterfront ...

The 1st Mariner Arena, which the consultants decree has “served its useful life,” will be referred to as the Civic Center in the following paragraphs. That old name just seems to fit the place.

Richmond’s last few city departments ... Safety and four other departments will move into the old Hall of Justice at 440 Civic Center Plaza. City Council member offices and the City Council ...