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Groundbreaking for the new I64 twin bridge-tunnel was held today. Don’t expect to use it for 5 years.
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I noticed today the Apex signage is up. This looks to be a very good addition to the center. When we get back to “normal”, I’d imagine this place being a hit with families and couples alike. Here’s their website.
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https://youtu.be/MzB_NMR4uYw
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Perhaps this was a proposal that ended up being The Dome which ended up being built in 1958 further east?
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I found this story on Bloomberg. Typical negative news story. It’s a little interesting this story seems to be mostly written in February yet just published today.
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Southwest will offer daily nonstop service (except Saturdays) from Norfolk to San Diego through January 5, 2021. This is great news for for those west coast travelers. It would be great if service is successful and it continues.
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Let’s hope this happens sooner than later. In an earlier post it was reported the Bed and Bath store here is a high grossing store though since the pandemic there is a huge drop off in business. I’ve been there a couple of times in the last month and hardly anyone was shopping.
On a side note this link reports town center has 934 residences. It’s looking pretty good.
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Finally! I’m happy they will still have some ground floor retail/office space. It will be interesting to see if they still intend to build a future hotel now that Hampton Inn (hopefully) comes to fruition.
https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Two-Constitution-Dr-Virginia-Beach-VA/15420617/
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This is a great looking and a substantial addition to the Fort Norfolk area. This area is quickly gaining mass and becoming it’s own.
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Looking at Google maps it looks pretty urban with some older retail that can be eventually redeveloped. Also, if you turn left onto 36th Street, while using maps, there appears construction is/was beginning just across the street from the upcoming apartments.
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7 hours ago, baobabs727 said:
So apartments only. No mixed use ?
I must admit it’s a great place for mixed use. There are plenty of people living nearby in condos and apartments that would patronize said shops.
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Another entertainment option is good for TC.
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This should be fun to watch “grow” up.
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CHKD and Towne Bank have teamed up to buy the old NS Tower.
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The Virginia Supreme Court sided with the city. I’m still bummed this didn’t work out...
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My mom was very surprised to see the switchboard. Thanks for sharing that!
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I guess we could have seen this coming. The Pilot is going to close it’s VB facility and move it’s printing to Richmond.
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McCormick and Schmicks has closed in Town Center.
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Ok, a bit off topic..I think I’ve mentioned this before .. My Mom was raised in Norfolk back in the day when everything was downtown and bustling. She took the bus to her job at a department store then later to her new job at the telephone company as an operator, now AT&T on Bute/Bousch. Everything was much different back then. Sometimes I wish I could peek into the past.
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A bit off subject but I recall an article a couple of years ago that Dominion Blvd will be a “bigger and better“ Greenbrier in years to come.
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Changes could be coming sooner than expected to this site.
Armada Hoffler addressed concerns about its leases with Regal Cinemas and Bed Bath and Beyond, both the only tenants in the Columbus Village II in Virginia Beach that the company bought in late 2016 to eventually expand Town Center’s footprint.
“The current crisis may well give us the opportunity to unlock the full potential of this site sooner than we had anticipated," Haddad said.
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That density is incredible!
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A massive green battery factory is going up at the former Owl’s Creek golf course.
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I may have mentioned before but the city of Norfolk Public Library has a fascinating video on lost architecture I found via a quick search. It’s such a shame so many significant buildings went way of the wrecking ball including Union Station, Monticello Hotel and many more.
Norfolk Pictures
in Norfolk
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That’s a great find. I recall seeing one many years ago.