I completely agree with you. I had the Baltimore Harborfront in mind when I was thinking of this. I think it is a fabulous location for a town center/mixed use development if they would utilize the the space across the street. And, maybe it does need to be privately owned if the city continues to mismanage. I'm not sure when the downward spiral began (just moved here from NoVA), but the property has fabulous potential with shops. And whats with all of those little eateries?? Do they really get the foot traffic they need during lunch hour? I don't know because they are out of the way from my office. I think Norfolk needs to take sometime visiting riverwalks at other cities and take some notes on the ingredients of success. . .or maybe they already have.
Oh and while I know the little park nearby is used for special events. . .it is not a very welcoming place at any other time. What is up with that?
