Va. Beach Town Center project 2

[urbanvb]

City Council endorsed a plan to open the farmer's market at TC which is set to open July 07.

[scm]

Norview Community Farm Market at MacArthur is open Tuesdays & Fridays from 11am until 7pm, and on Saturays from 9am unitl 4pm. This is a satillite location to the one on Norview Ave.

Not really -- the new market at Macarthur is the satellite to Norview. This TC market has been in work for a few months now. Mike Cullipher of Cullipher Farms in Pungo told me it was coming while I was picking strawberries down there in May. The Norview market has few actual farmers -- same complaint against the PA one. The TC market is better connected as it being promoted by Peter Coe, one of the owners of the Taste Unlimited chain. Cullipher and other Pungo farmers are already on board while they are not selling now at Norview or PA.

Part of a real sea change in American eating habits -- we are starting to value fresh food, just as the Europeans have for years. Public markets are a way of life in Germany, where even the discount stores post the origin of produce -- closer to the source is more valued. Fresh Market at Hilltop features some local produce.

Just eat a Pungo strawberry that was picked this week and you will never eat one encased in a plastic shell and shipped from California ever again.

[urbanvb]

I think this farmers market could be a big success especially with all the new residents moving to the area in the next few years.

[vdogg]

Town Center takes shape

[rusthebuss]

Town Center takes shape

Thats a good article. Finally someone without a negative attitude about development around here.

[vdogg]

Just a little additional info, the farmers market will becalled "Green Market at Town Center"

[urbanvb]

Just a little additional info, the farmers market will becalled "Green Market at Town Center"

Can't wait for this to open next year.

[urbanvb]

Bad news indeed. Because of the spike in construction costs construction of the 2nd tower (block 11) has been delayed by a year. So now we are looking at the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 07.

[rusthebuss]

Bad news indeed. Because of the spike in construction costs construction of the 2nd tower (block 11) has been delayed by a year. So now we are looking at the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 07.

What are you talking about guy? What is bad news indeed? Did you mean to quote someone?

[urbanvb]

I was referring to construction of the 2nd office tower was bad news.

[urbanvb]

A bit of info I was told today while talking with a retailer at TC. Block 9, which was supposed to be a midrise with possibly a Sundance theater, seems to have fizzled out and instead a 2 story building (somewhat like the Brooks Bros/Cheesecake factory block) will be constructed instead. I was not told when this might be built. Also, I was told the Hilton Garden Inn is doing a great business.

[vdogg]

Block 9, which was supposed to be a midrise with possibly a Sundance theater, seems to have fizzled out and instead a 2 story building (somewhat like the Brooks Bros/Cheesecake factory block) will be constructed instead.

That is extremely dissapointing. What happened? I think the concept would have done very well.

[vdogg]

With the cash cow that TC is you'd think they'd be jumping at the chance to locate here. If not in that location then hpefully they can squeeze something like that into City walk. I really hope they rethink this and come up with something a bit more imaginative than another 2 story retail block.

[urbanlife]

Here is my suggestion with some of these empty blocks. Would it hurt anything to simply divide them up in quarters and sell them off if what was originally planned doesn't happen. You know act more like a real city that way.

[urbanvb]

With the cash cow that TC is you'd think they'd be jumping at the chance to locate here. If not in that location then hpefully they can squeeze something like that into City walk. I really hope they rethink this and come up with something a bit more imaginative than another 2 story retail block.

I was told something about the mayor met with Robert Redford (the owner of Sundance theaters) but they could not come to an agreement. Beyond that I have no idea why the two minds couldn't meet.

The new brewery has been enjoying large crowds over the weekend. And I am amazed how many people are visiting TC this summer esp at night. It is become quite a destination in its own right. When all the retail materializes even more day shoppers should turn out as well.

[vdogg]

Doing some research I think this may have been our ill-fated sundance midrise block.

One thing to note is the design of the building is earily similar to what the City Walk renderings look like. It makes me wonder if perhaps they are trying to put sundance over there.

[vdogg]

Just a quick note, it looks like the condos that will go on the PAC lot will go before the planning commisson September 13th. The planning documents should be availiable by September 6th.

21.

TOWN CENTER ASSOCIATES 6, L.L.C.

Application of Town Center Associates 6, L.L.C. for a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family dwellings on property located at the southwest intersection of Market Street and Bank Street (GPIN 1477446890 - part of). DISTRICT 5 - LYNNHAVEN / STAFF PLANNER: Faith Christie

[urbanvb]

Do you know/remember how large this proposed structure will be?

[vdogg]

Do you know/remember how large this proposed structure will be?

It's that 3 story building that will be directly across from the pac and contain McCormick and Schmicks.

[hoobo]

It's that 3 story building that will be directly across from the pac and contain McCormick and Schmicks.

I think it will be taller like 5 or 6 stories since it's supposed to have 57 condos. My quick math based on the lot square footage and using an average condo + hallway space of 1100 sqft (if my memory serves me right, it was a few weeks ago) put it at that height. I don't imagine it would be taller than the PAC.

Edited August 9, 2006 by hoobo

[urbanfan]

I can hear it now. The VB firefighters will be singin' the blues and crying about how much more personel and stations are needed. Check it out here.

[vdogg]

I can hear it now. The VB firefighters will be singin' the blues and crying about how much more personel and stations are needed. Check it out here.

Oh no! I hope they get that sucker under control! Let the hand wringing begin. This will definately be at issue the next council meeting.

[hoobo]

Car Fire update

How stupid is this:

There are no sprinklers on the fourth floor of the parking garage, so there was nothing to immediately douse the flames. There are sprinklers only in the first three floors of the parking garage.

Is this normal for parking garage design?

[vaceltic]

Perhaps the first three floors are the only ones connected to the retail and office component on the west side of town center. I'm not sure what floor the glass windows stop at for the Boulevard side of the garage. I used to park on the 4th floor for work there too...glad I moved to Richmond!!

[vaceltic]

Oh god. It is not known how long the garage will be closed? There goes all the business.....now the Beach will be giving all the restaurants subsidies to stay until the garage can be repaired.