Colonial Heights considering sports complex on one of its last undeveloped land parcels

Developer proposes Marriott hotel, Mellow Mushroom and 6 athletic fields for Colonial Heights

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. A developer is proposing a $150 million to $180 million sports tourism complex on a long-vacant 35-acre site in Colonial Heights that could generate $1.5 million annually in tax revenue for the city but the project comes with environmental challenges and unanswered questions from some community members.Ravi Patel, owner and CEO of SINA Hospitality, is behind the proposal, which would include a 130-room SpringHill Suites by …

Colonial Heights considering sports complex on one of its last undeveloped land parcels

A nearly 40-acre sports and entertainment complex could soon be taking shape in Colonial Heights -- and as the last undeveloped piece of land of its size in the city, it could make or break its economic future.