The Midlothian Business Alliance reported on April 1, 2026 that upwards of 120,000 square feet of medical office space and two hotels were poised to begin construction at Watkins Centre, at Midlothian Turnpike and Route 288.
At a glance
What: More than 120,000 square feet of medical office space and two hotels
Who: Richmond Heart and Vascular Associates; Chris Jenkins of Commonwealth Commercial Partners, who represented the seller
When: Reported April 1, 2026; Richmond Heart and Vascular Associates planned to open in July 2027
Where: Watkins Centre, at Midlothian Turnpike and Route 288
What was planned
Richmond Heart and Vascular Associates planned to open a new office in July 2027, adjacent to OrthoVirginia.
One of Google's data centers sits just to the south of the site.
Chris Jenkins with Commonwealth Commercial Partners represented the seller in the transaction.