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urbanfan, on May 24 2005, 08:41 AM, said:

Actually the name of the tower in downtown hampton is Harbour Center.  It is actually 14 stories tall with a parking garage that surrounds it. (5 stories)  It is an all business tower.  Across the street is the Raddisson Hotel at 10 stories.   Harbour Center was actually suppose to be a two tower complex but the demand never came through.  Recently the city has proposed bringing back the second tower proposal, but there is nothing concrete about it.  It's just a part of their downtown master plan for now but it sure would be nice to see a twin tower.  It is a very beautiful building.  Unlike the City hall tower.

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Ok, cool. So this 13-15 story building (have we all ever agreed on a height   ) may have a twin some day? Sounds good to me. It's nice to see this spill over effect to the rest of the area. Everyone wants that taller or denser downtown now. It's a good trend.

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okinawatyphoon, on May 24 2005, 08:03 AM, said:

HAHA!! Do you mean the white building that looks like an airport control tower?

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Actually for the style that building uses a lot of glass on its lower levels and is not that bad.  At night the lobby is kind of cool looking.  It certainly looks better than the Norfolk City Hall (AKA The Dump), but then again so does every other City Hall I have seen in this area... Hampton City Hall

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JPN0731, on May 24 2005, 11:54 AM, said:

Actually for the style that building uses a lot of glass on its lower levels and is not that bad.  At night the lobby is kind of cool looking.  It certainly looks better than the Norfolk City Hall (AKA The Dump), but then again so does every other City Hall I have seen in this area... Hampton City Hall

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Norfolk is planning on building a new city hall so I think it will be the best looking on in the 757 area. It is possible that it will be in the 20's,

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More shops for Port Warwick
Thirteen businesses are scheduled to open by fall in the upscale Newport News community.

  
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May 26, 2005

NEWPORT NEWS -- If you want a mental picture of Stephen and Misty Odell's future pharmacy at Port Warwick, ask your grandparents.

The Odells' pharmacy doesn't exist yet, except as an empty storefront, but the Hampton couple said they're planning the kind of drugstore and soda fountain that Norman Rockwell might have depicted, a hangout with an old-fashioned soda fountain.

Portside Pharmacy and Soda Shoppe will join 12 other businesses opening at the upscale Port Warwick development this summer and fall. With the additions, the area's shopping and eating space will be 90 percent full, said Port Warwick developer Bobby Freeman.
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[urbanvb]

Wow. Sounds great!

[rusthebuss]

guynvb, on May 26 2005, 03:51 PM, said:

Wow. Sounds great!

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I know it just shows that we are growing as a region not just one city. Suffolk is trying to renovate downtown as well. I just can't get enough!!!

[urbanvb]

We can truly say HR is undergoing a building boom just like similiar cities across the US. It is just so exciting to hear about and see these developments!

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guynvb, on May 26 2005, 04:22 PM, said:

We can truly say HR is undergoing a building boom just like similiar cities across the US. It is just so exciting to hear about and see these developments!

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Can you imagine this place in 40 years!!!!!!!!

[urbanvb]

Rock on.. or should I say, build on!!!

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The Yorktown waterfront is experiencing a new awakening, anticipating the opening of Riverwalk Landing.

It opens officially on Saturday, but on Thursday, people already were taking a sneak peek.

Chuck Murray said, "It is really wonderful. This is the best thing that has happened here."



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The buildings of Riverwalk Landing, near completion in early May.

The multi-million-dollar development on the York River includes two docks, one that can accommodate regional cruise ships, a parking terrace, a restaurant and 10 retail stores.

Christa Hopson’s store will be there. "I've always wanted a business and this was the perfect opportunity."

The project isn’t big enough to bring in a lot of tax revenue, but that wasn’t the idea. Instead, planners hoped to get tourists to the historic triangle of Yorktown, Jamestown and Williamsburg to stay longer.

"All of a sudden it’s a week long stay and that's means more room nights and that's the real drive for us, from an economic standpoint," stressed James Noel with York Co. Economic Development.

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guynvb, on May 27 2005, 05:22 AM, said:

We can truly say HR is undergoing a building boom just like similiar cities across the US. It is just so exciting to hear about and see these developments!

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Yeah, its amazing! Pretty much every major city in the US is going into hyper-building mode, which is awesome! Most noteably is the residential development exploding everywhere.

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okinawatyphoon, on May 26 2005, 07:42 PM, said:

Yeah, its amazing! Pretty much every major city in the US is going into hyper-building mode, which is awesome! Most noteably is the residential development exploding everywhere.

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Yeah i noticed how many high rise condos are going up everywhere.

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Wal-Mart Looks At Second Newport News Location
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Wal-Mart super centers seem to be popping up all over Hampton Roads. Newport News may be getting their second, but some folks aren't happy about the location, citing traffic congestion and negative environmental impact.

Wal-Mart officials are looking at a spot on Hampton Roads Center Parkway between Harpersville Road and Hampton's Sandy Bottom Nature Park. NewChannel Three's Peninsula Reporter Kathleen Carey talked with residents, and the owner of an independent grocery store that could also be adversely affected.

There are regulatory hurdles that need to be jumped before the Wal-Mart proposal can move forward. In a nut shell they include rezoning, wetlands studies, and traffic patterns. But there is also a tiny market that could lose out if the giant retailer wins. Game's Farmers Market is owned by Earl Game. He's had the business since 1972 but says the market has been in business since the 1920's.

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rusthebuss, on May 27 2005, 11:14 AM, said:

Wal-Mart Looks At Second Newport News Location
May 27, 2005, 06:17 AM  Email to a Friend  Printer Friendly Version   

Wal-Mart super centers seem to be popping up all over Hampton Roads. Newport News may be getting their second, but some folks aren't happy about the location, citing traffic congestion and negative environmental impact.

Wal-Mart officials are looking at a spot on Hampton Roads Center Parkway between Harpersville Road and Hampton's Sandy Bottom Nature Park. NewChannel Three's Peninsula Reporter Kathleen Carey talked with residents, and the owner of an independent grocery store that could also be adversely affected.

There are regulatory hurdles that need to be jumped before the Wal-Mart proposal can move forward. In a nut shell they include rezoning, wetlands studies, and traffic patterns. But there is also a tiny market that could lose out if the giant retailer wins. Game's Farmers Market is owned by Earl Game. He's had the business since 1972 but says the market has been in business since the 1920's.

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Another walmart in Hampton Roads   . I guess they didn't think we had enough of them.

[urbanvb]

Wally World would have a store on every corner if they could.  

Edited by guynvb, 27 May 2005 - 09:33 AM.

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guynvb, on May 27 2005, 11:33 AM, said:

Wally World would have a store on every corner if they could. 

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Why is there so much hatred for WalMart. It is affordable for people on a tight budget.

[urbanvb]

From what I have seen they force themselves upon cities that don't even want them. I have seen where cities have to create ordinances to keep them out. Then they try to find loopholes around those. These guys are just too agressive. Greed. And what about the little guy who loses their shop when Walmart comes to town? I guess you could call it 'progress' but I don't appreciate the way in which they operate.

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guynvb, on May 27 2005, 01:15 PM, said:

From what I have seen they force themselves upon cities that don't even want them. I have seen where cities have to create ordinances to keep them out. Then they try to find loopholes around those. These guys are just too agressive. Greed. And what about the little guy who loses their shop when Walmart comes to town? I guess you could call it 'progress' but I don't appreciate the way in which they operate.

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Yeah but those small stores are super expensive!!!! Way overpriced. I understand a little bit because walmart doesn't feel like a community store or part of the community but it sure helps alot of people and gives people a chance for a job!!! Ones that were not working before.

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[vdogg]

rusthebuss, on May 27 2005, 01:21 PM, said:

Yeah but those small stores are super expensive!!!! Way overpriced. I understand a little bit because walmart doesn't feel like a community store or part of the community but it sure helps alot of people and gives people a chance for a job!!! Ones that where not working before.

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Not just that but Walmart is the epitomy of suburban sprawl. It's big and ugly with no architectural significance what so ever. With a region that is trying to urbanize recruiting more Walmarts is the wrong direction to take.

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vdogg, on May 27 2005, 01:28 PM, said:

Not just that but Walmart is the epitomy of suburban sprawl. It's big and ugly with no architectural significance what so ever. With a region that is trying to urbanize recruiting more Walmarts is the wrong direction to take.

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They have Walmarts in just about every city. I know LA has one  and they have one in Brooklyn. So i don't know if i agree with the suburban sprawl. Maybe the cities could tell them to redesign the new walmart but honestly Newport News is really a suburb.

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