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Sounds like a nice little gateway into Town Center. But that’s only a two-lane road so hopefully they expand.

NBA owner and local restauranteur Tony Brothers considering a mayoral run in 2028. https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/serious-consideration-nba-referee-tony-brothers-teases-bid-for-norfolk-mayor

That was my impression as well. Didn't realize Young Terrace was part of the plan too. This would be the time to start really building up the NEON District.

Gonna be honest...I forgot there was even a Wells Fargo downtown.

WVEC picked up the story, and included comments from City Council. https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-arena-project/291-45591412-ecfe-478f-820a-2d0cd75611fd

So it's not just me? I did a double take when I saw what looked like "Stihl Arena" but Stihl looked like hieroglyphics. Reminds me of a guy who tried (or wished) to build an arena at Waterside back around 2011 or so.

The comments are the typical short-sighted stuff you’d expect from people around here. I wish them the best, but this is gonna need deep corporate pockets and it can’t just be one city’s effort.

Good choice. The example given - Madison Yards - has a more urban look, although I would rather have that at SPQ and then the current blocks on the Calvert Square site. Although it's mostly midrise, this would've complimented the skyline much better IMO.

(sigh) Fine. I'll get my hopes up yet again despite telling myself nothing's gonna happen. I'll even delude myself into thinking an NBA/NHL team is coming too! What's one more time in the last 30 years?

HRT is hosting a series of events to get residents' input on expanding light rail or bus rapid transit to Chesapeake. Personally, I'd love to see "Alternative B", which starts at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, goes up Battlefield with stops at Battlefield & Volvo, Summit Pointe, Greenbrier & Volvo, Greenbrier Mall, then stops along Military Highway, Indian River Road, and finally near South Norfolk/Berkley. https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/06/30/high-capacity-transit-chesapeake-feedback/

Saw this while driving downtown last week. Was wondering what that was about...I kinda tuned out on this project when they radically changed the design.

A few times a week, when using the mobile site I’m being asked to do a captcha puzzle. Sometimes clicking the “I am a human” checkbox is enough but sometimes it asks to click every box with a crosswalk or buses. I don’t have this problem on desktop but this is the only mobile device I use so does anyone know why all the constant captcha requests?

Fair points. I stand corrected.

A new eight-story condo could go near 21st/22nd St. and Pacific. The catch, it would go on the old C&P Telephone building, built in 1927. The article says it would take about $1.6M to renovate the building, and I imagine it could house a coffee shop or brewery. Something that brings in tourists. However, I'm sure the city loves the idea of 100+ units bringing in tax revenue, even when the rendering looks like everything else in Hampton Roads. https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/06/25/virginia-beach-historic-building-development/

We’re back to year-over-year increases. Last month saw 455K vs. 444K last year. Overall it’s still a bit behind compared to this time last year. A good summer should allow the airport to increase the YTD numbers. https://www.flyorf.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/May-2025-Media-Release-1-1.pdf