VCU is planning to renovate nearly 18,000 square feet of space in the Cary & Belvidere Residential College to make way for a new headquarters and event venue for its catering operations.

Virginia Commonwealth University intends to replace the vacant spot that held a Chili's Grill & Bar, Starbucks and AVO Kitchen with a catering and event space.

The affected buildings are: Monroe Park Campus: Cabell Library, Shafer Court Dining Center, VCU Academic Learning Commons, and Hibbs Hall. MCV Campus: VCU Medical Center downtown, College of ...