Norfolk Development 2

[BFG]

On 12/8/2023 at 5:40 PM, BFG said:

Norfolk is again considering remodeling Scope and Chrysler Hall. Both are now at the age where historic tax credits can be pursued, although I think the city should get Dollar Tree involved for naming rights; something like Norfolk Scope at Dollar Tree Center.

https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-to-renew-push-to-renovate-chrysler-hall-and-scope/?utm_source=nfk.currents.news&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=this-week-in-nfk-big-dollar-projects-night-shift-new-contracts-high-prices-grinch-pancakes-and-more

Anyone know how this is coming along, specifically the Scope? WAVY initially said 6-8 weeks and we're at exactly 7 weeks today. Just wondering if there's been any updates? I'd love to see them revisit the concept that could add 5,000 seats for sports.

EDIT: looks like it was on tonight's Civic Facilities Commission docket. No description about the presentations though...

Edited January 23 by BFG

[BFG]

https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/norfolk-looks-to-renovate-scope-chrysler-hall-instead-of-building-new-arena/

Renovations are still being studied for both Scope and Chrysler Hall, with a report coming next month. 

I don’t see this being a major upgrade - or at least the 4-5,000 seats proposed a few years ago - but we shall see. The article mentions wanting another 40-50% revenue so maybe adding that many seats could happen. 

[HRVT]

On 2/23/2024 at 10:30 PM, BFG said:

https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/norfolk-looks-to-renovate-scope-chrysler-hall-instead-of-building-new-arena/

Renovations are still being studied for both Scope and Chrysler Hall, with a report coming next month. 

I don’t see this being a major upgrade - or at least the 4-5,000 seats proposed a few years ago - but we shall see. The article mentions wanting another 40-50% revenue so maybe adding that many seats could happen. 

The way this reads, I would expect a slight DECREASE in capacity if anything. If done right, that's not a bad thing IMO.

If there is an increase (however it's done), it'll also be a very modest one... again JMO.