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I thought VB couldn't do anything with the old NS row unless it was for multi-modal transportation. Wasn't that a condition of them purchasing the land? What am I missing here.

Not sure if this has been posted yet. Saw this submitted on VB citizen access as a site plan. States a new 112 room town place suites hotel at Pembroke office park. Based on the address. Looks like it's just South of the New Hyatt, I wonder if they are going to demolish that office building.

Was looking for information on the casino and found this from https://www.500nations.com/casinos/va-casino.asp So it looks like they are still discussing an agreement according to this.

Starting to see some actual work being done on the project. Drove by today.

I've seen multiple advertisements that it is opening January 15th

I can't speak for other development red tape but as someone who works in stormwater, the regulations that have changed are definitely for the better it just makes makes development alot more expensive. There's a rule since that Mathew that developments can't increase the hydraulic grade line at all. This site is definitely in an area that would require extensive stormwater improvements to not increase the level, can be done just takes alot of cash.

It has been great and brought alot of people and money. But I'll never forgive them for what they did fronting VB blvd

Just a shame they are not looking to put the new arena right where scope is. It really is already the best spot.

6 or 7 years before they break ground on a 2.2 mile segment. Just disappointing.

This is a start and move in the right direction for that side of the road in my opinion. Also impressive that they announced this during a pandemic. Excited to see any future potential expansions on pembroke malls property.

Zeppelin is on point here. These apartments are across the river in a area that is not walkable. While it would be great to add a less suburban look here. It just does not make sense for the area.

The convention center is further South on that map. Based off of Laskin Rd on that map, it looks like the sports arena was in the area of 24th or 25th Street right around where virginia beach middle school is.

These are from the side and back side of the building, I took them on March 15th so it's outdated, but it pretty much looks the same. It really was done poorly to face a major road with the service side. I get they need that type of area but I've seen much better designs than this. They could have brought the building closer to the road in the front, moved the bmp and left room for shops in the back with an alley in between. So much land over there, really no excuse.

This thing is a monstrosity. It's hideous on the backside coming down 19th VB blvd

Seeing all these towers rise at the same time is so awesome. Makes me miss commuting to ODU. I think all 3 look fantastic, can't wait to see what all may get built in this area in the future.