Hoffler Tower

[johnhowell]

Anything new with the Hoffler Tower?

[erdogs]

Anything new with the Hoffler Tower?

[urbanlife]

I think it will probably happen, but I think it will be a long time before it really happens. I think the redevelopment of the neighborhood next to it will depict this tower.

[vdogg]

I think it will probably happen, but I think it will be a long time before it really happens. I think the redevelopment of the neighborhood next to it will depict this tower.

[urbanlife]

soeaking of which, when were we going to hear back about that neighborhood that a firm in Baltimore is evaluating?

You know it would make sense to connect Church to E Freemason when they redo that area, then turn the rest of the area into formal blocks.

[vdogg]

soeaking of which, when were we going to hear back about that neighborhood that a firm in Baltimore is evaluating?

[urbanlife]

They should be done so any day now I hope. I know they were supposed to wrap up the whole quadrant study around summer.

[vdogg]

Master Planning Services for the City of Norfolk, Virginia

Abt Associates is part of a team, headed by the architectural planning firm of Goody, Clancy & Associates, that is developing a comprehensive master plan for St. Paul's Quadrant in Norfolk, Virginia. This neighborhood, immediately adjacent to the city's thriving downtown area, is facing strong market forces for redevelopment. The master plan will explore the potential for mixed-use and mixed-income development in an area currently comprising four historic churches, a fully occupied 600-unit public housing development called Tidewater Gardens, small retail stores, and a now-vacant 1960s-era strip mall.

The redevelopment plans for Tidewater Gardens include not only replacement housing within the study area, but also a "human development services plan" to deal with the residents and their needs and to help them take advantage of opportunities the new master plan will provide. Abt Associates is responsible for developing the relocation and human services plans, ensuring responsible relocation and rehousing of 600 public housing families. In addition, Abt Associates will advise on federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and program requirements for relocation, disposition/acquisition, HUD mixed-finance development, and procurement of partners. The company's staff will prepare various ownership and development scenarios for the public housing units, and outline the role of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) in developing and operating these units. Abt Associates will work with the City of Norfolk, NRHA, and key stakeholders to identify NRHA's operational, political, and financial challenges and opportunities, and conduct a relocation and social needs assessment in conjunction with the master planning effort.

[urbanlife]

that is good, those people deserve a better place to live than those run down buildings. I just hope in the process of redesigning, the city doesn't try to forget about these people.

[rusthebuss]

soeaking of which, when were we going to hear back about that neighborhood that a firm in Baltimore is evaluating?

You know it would make sense to connect Church to E Freemason when they redo that area, then turn the rest of the area into formal blocks.

[hroads01]

This is good news. I hope the current residents are taken care of during the redevelopment plan. I am looking forward to attending the meetings and contributing to the redevelopment of the St Paul

[urbanlife]

yep my bad, a firm from Boston....wrong city starting with a "B."

[vaguynny]

This was my fifth year thesis project back in 1998. I should have invited someone from city planning when I presented my project, it would have saved them a lot of money lol. I had two commercial areas St. Paul

[urbanlife]

weird, that actually makes sense. Actually what was that area's street grid like 100 years ago.

[vaguynny]

weird, that actually makes sense. Actually what was that area's street grid like 100 years ago.

[vdogg]

Chesapeake, i'm sure you would have mentioned it if it came up in the meeting but I have to ask anyway. Was anything said about this project?

[Chesapeake Pirate]

Chesapeake, i'm sure you would have mentioned it if it came up in the meeting but I have to ask anyway. Was anything said about this project?

[vdogg]

Significantly missing from the article was an update on this project. Hope everything goes through.

Never mind. I forgot the pilot never actually mentioned this project last year even though it was announced. Looks like they plan on glossing over it this year as well.

One year ago, Fraim announced five construction projects. They featured an ambitious development

[andyfried]

I sure hope it resembles the rendering because the norfolk plaza's new design looks nothing like the early renderings.

[vdogg]

I sure hope it resembles the rendering because the norfolk plaza's new design looks nothing like the early renderings.

[vdogg]

Nothing mentioned about this tower. Judging by the way this day is going, it's probably dead.

[vdogg]

For what it's worth this project is currently "inactive". That does not mean cancelled but it is also not moving forward at this time and technical approvals are not being pursued. Don't hold your breath on this one starting construction anytime soon.

[rusthebuss]

For what it's worth this project is currently "inactive". That does not mean cancelled but it is also not moving forward at this time and technical approvals are not being pursued. Don't hold your breath on this one starting construction anytime soon.

[vdogg]

Maybe they are waiting to see whats going to happen with the St. Pauls quadrant. Maybe they were scared off by the problems that Granby Tower has been having.

[urbanlife]

I am just hoping for one big punch from the Snyder Lot to help give a good energy boost to the city......or at least give it a cool new tallest.