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they should do very well, i would think. they are hitting two distinct markets. Gordon Biersch is for people who like the six or so beers they offer, that's it. Yard House will cater to people who want to try something new, who like unique beers, and will have a different type of food. I can't wait to go when they open!

i think that highly unlikely... to make the road an underpass, you have to have the same approach distance. you would first have to build some sort of temporary road to reroute the traffic. you would have to dig down, build concrete walls, put in some extremely effective drainage system, etc.

Read what it says. It says installation of one particular thing.

it is a good, outside of the box idea, but a complete waste of time. I (oddly enough) agree with most of the people posting replies about: 1) Security... I have no doubt that it could hold up to a hurricane, as waves are less severe that far out, however security and keeping it from being tampered with is a problem. 2) Why would the CITY buy the tower? If the radar is moved, it should be federal property, not city. The city owning it would mean they would have to be liable for any damage and maintenance. 3) Move the thing to Damn Neck or Fort Story or the Eastern Shore or Sandbridge or North Carolina.

that's what i was asking you before and you said no... where is the proof though?

agreed

You are talking about Jillians but mention Dave & Busters.... 1) I am not sure but are they owned by the same company? 2) I COULD see a Dave & Busters coming to VB. You sure they aren't moving Jillians to Chesapeake and D&B is considering coming to VB?

keep in mind that the Hampton project started as one big development before the economy tanked, where as VB is building in phases

most of that doesn't warrant a reply. Hampton is on the opposite side of the water, which means it's a totally different market. As for restaurants in TC, I don't know how Red Star Tavern is still open but all of the others are constantly busy, even on week nights...

If they were trying to attract locals, which is what I would assume, then they never should have considered opening it up at the beach. Instead, they should open one up at Town Center in front of Bravo's and Ruth's Chris.

Talk about one ugly building!

so are they going to take the place next to Pet Smart/Pier One at S. Plaza and Va Beach Blvd? Is that the location they are talking about?

never heard of that chain. is anyone familiar with it?

Sounds great, but where is your source?

there isn't enough color to distinguish between sections, you can't see the split in the forum segments like before, its difficult to see what things are actually new...

from first glance... i do NOT like this new design!

Welcome! No, I personally have not seen anything on the forums yet about that but it does sound pretty cool. I must however respectfully disagree with your comment about the aquarium and the zoo being a major draw to the area... The reason being is that the aquarium is a secondary feature of the tourist draw, which is the beach itself. Sure it is something to do while they are here, but they wouldn't be here without the beach. The zoo is too far for any VB tourists to go I would think, but it may be a draw for people visiting Norfolk. Again though, people don't just visit Norfolk unless they are on a cruise or visiting family/friends. I would argue that the zoo is secondary as well. I am sure it may be on the list of things to do that make a family choose one beach over the other (not this specifically but looking overall at all they can do) but again, the main draw is the beach itself. PS: Who knows, maybe I am reading too much into what you said... if so, sorry! Once again, welcome!

huh?

They don't look urban but they do look nice! i would imagine the next phase, being bigger, should be visible from 264

I would imagine that they will drop "Town Center" and come up with a more universal name... It might be an area with two or three names, with only one being 'official'... It will always be Pembroke... Hopefully we can ditch Town Center... Then I would think some will call it downtown, and the city will probably try and come up with another 'catchy' but still stupid name...

Saffron?

For any other plane, it would be, however this aircraft was designed to be able to land and take off on some of the shortest runways/fields in the world! why was it in norfolk? PS: That would have been a sight!... to see that thing landing flying over the interstate! Oh, and the article linked to above says a "load of helicopters" but it doesn't say what kind or where to or why...

hahaha page 32... look at where the Taco Bell is (Find the AH and Westin towers and then you can figure it out). Looks like they plan a building to wrap around Taco Bell, not expecting it to go anywhere any time soon! Anyway it really is amazing how much bigger/denser it looks when Pembroke Mall is redeveloped!

Some of the 'opportunities' for Pembroke: -"Great Opportunity for Sports Arena" -"City Government center relocated here, would strengthen identity of city." WOW Page 32 is intense! So is 33, with an arena there! It also shows VB Blvd getting some modifications, included what looks like the road splitting from the two sides with a park in between!

I would like to see a Metro Silver Diner open up there... It is owned by the Silver Diner chain, but it is entirely organic, everything is under $10.00, and I find it all to be very tasty. It is more Noodles & Company/Pei Wei style where you come in, the menu is on a screen, walk up, place your oder, and then they bring you the food and you don't have to tip or clean up. Oh, Noodles or Pei Wei would also be good there...