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Possibility Norfolk

Ghentite — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:14:15 +0000

brikkman, on 08 February 2012 - 08:45 AM, said:

I guess what I mean is, you would have a need to suggest a "build it and they will come" type of development.
I do not see art as a huge thing around here, but then again, I do not look for it either. It just seems like a stretch that the local gov. would give it anything thought. I do not want to talk bad about anyone, however, none of them seem like they deal in art at all. Every time something this big is suggested, someone has some stake in it.

I don't know. I think art definitely has it's place Downtown. There is a large art following amongst the younger population. You just need to see the thousands of people that attend the Stockley Garden Art Festival and the new Art Everywhere downtown. Of course, you've also got D'Art Center in the Selden Arcade, which is dedicated to displaying art, as well as teaching it. The Chrysler Museum also has a poplur Glass-blowing exhibit that's been getting rave reviews and has drawn tons of visitors.

I think Norfolk should definitely capitalize on that interest, and the area near the Chrysler Museum just north of Brambleton, might be a good location to look at.

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Possibility Norfolk

brikkman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:30 +0000

urbanlife, on 07 February 2012 - 01:41 AM, said:

Not sure how one would "measure art activity" but I would say, if there is enough people in the city and region with money, and if there is enough things that promote art, then it should be easy to establish an area and put together a committee to creat a driving force for it. I will say, I remember the Boardwalk Art Walk being a huge event each year, and I would be shocked if a city that size didn't have some form of art community within it...even Omaha has a nice arts district in their downtown.

Possibility Norfolk

urbanlife — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:41:13 +0000

brikkman, on 06 February 2012 - 12:13 PM, said:

Then I guess the real question is, how do you measure art activity in the area to see if it is worth developing into an arts district. Or do you just do it and hope that it works out?

St. Paul's Quadrant

BFG — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:36:52 +0000

The planning meeting is tonight at 6, at Ruffner Middle. I wish I could make it, but I am interested to hear how it goes, and what plans will be made for those who live in that area.

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Fort Norfolk

mikeas — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:27:08 +0000

The Riverview Lofts are coming along fairly quickly. They appear to have most all of the windows in now. Will be nice to get some housing in Fort Norfolk other than the retirement center.

http://www.comarchs.com/portfolio/ontheboards/riverview.html

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Possibility Norfolk

brikkman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:13:53 +0000

Then I guess the real question is, how do you measure art activity in the area to see if it is worth developing into an arts district. Or do you just do it and hope that it works out?

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

brikkman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:08:10 +0000

jeffconn, on 03 February 2012 - 02:53 AM, said:

It's gonna be awhile before they open. For one thing, they're gonna have to have a real floor! It's dirt inside there now.

nice
kind of hoping for a piano bar on that corner section, oh well.

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Waterside Marketplace

brikkman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:45 +0000

Ghentite, on 27 January 2012 - 12:23 PM, said:

I agree with you and am in favor of developing Granby, but Norfolk could use some restaurants to highlight one of it's great features that make it different from other cities, the waterfront. There are four restaurants on the water in all of Downtown Norfolk... Hooters, Joe's Crabshack, the Dockside in the Sheraton and Vintage Kitchen in Dominion Tower. Again, not saying I want to create a "gaggle of bars, nighclubs, and restaurants" which is what this Waterside Live seems to be, but it would be nice to have someplace where you can take out-of-towners on a nice day, enjoy the water and have a nice meal or beverage and feel like this it is truly unique to the city you live in, other than driving all the way to Virginia Beach or Oceanview. The city just needs to find a way for Granby and Waterside to compliment each other.

I personally see no need as that part of the waterside has the worst possible views. Its only a slither of the area worth looking at (ptown), the rest are ships need repair, not very senic if you ask me.
Again, the issue is that they are looking at a plot of land, rather than an area. One thing I like about chicago is, they leverage their water ways. Norfolk should consider that along the stretch of river between waterside and harbor. more specifically, the area between harbor park and berkely bridge. That should be inconjunction with the waterside makeover, or whatever it will become (more than likely, the cordish development).
None of these proposals work for those reasons about.

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Waterside Marketplace

BFG — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:05:43 +0000

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/waterside-proposals-what-comes-next

Apparently, each developer is scheduled to present their proposals to city officials this week. The more I think about it, I'd much rather see the new arena near Harbor Park, with an entertainment complex built around it. The side street leading to that area makes much more sense traffic-wise, esp. with there being a Tide station right there.

The media guy in me loves the idea of Waterside being turned into a broadcast venue for concerts.

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Waterside Marketplace

zeppelin14 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:54:02 +0000

In reference to the arena proposal, Waterside is not the place for it, however Norfolk needs a stadium better than Scope. I went to the Tool concert at Hampton Coliseum Friday night and that arena is so bad. Small bathrooms, even smaller concession stands, awkward seating, and bad acoustics. Hampton Roads needs a big arena. Period.

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

mikeas — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:26:21 +0000

jeffconn, on 03 February 2012 - 02:53 AM, said:

It's gonna be awhile before they open. For one thing, they're gonna have to have a real floor! It's dirt inside there now.

That's actually a good thing. Plumbing requirements vary greatly by occupancy use so having a dirt floor to install drainage pipes for restaurant equipment and sinks is always easier than busting up concrete.

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

zeppelin14 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:40:23 +0000

The Chipotle in Ghent opened a few days ago too.

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Norfolk Light Rail and Transit

brikkman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:56:19 +0000

Ghentite, on 03 February 2012 - 09:41 AM, said:

Yeah, I thought that was the whole point of the multi-modal transportation facility.

Yeah, but I think its more aimmed towards what they want to do with st.pauls quad. They would be off making a smaller verison, which routes back over to harbor park. But I agree, I thought that was the whole point.

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Norfolk Light Rail and Transit

Ghentite — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:34 +0000

jeffconn, on 03 February 2012 - 02:56 AM, said:

Obvious question: Why there? I thought the bus transfer station was supposed to be at Harbor Park.

Yeah, I thought that was the whole point of the multi-modal transportation facility.

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Norfolk Light Rail and Transit

jeffconn — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:56:15 +0000

Obvious question: Why there? I thought the bus transfer station was supposed to be at Harbor Park.

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

jeffconn — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:53:47 +0000

Ghentite, on 02 February 2012 - 03:59 PM, said:

New Sushi Place and a Frozen Yogurt Joint coming to the Wells Fargo Center.

http://www.virginiab...-center/316814/

It's gonna be awhile before they open. For one thing, they're gonna have to have a real floor! It's dirt inside there now.

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Norfolk Stores and Retail and Resturants

Ghentite — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:59:12 +0000

New Sushi Place and a Frozen Yogurt Joint coming to the Wells Fargo Center.

http://www.virginiabusiness.com/index.php/news/article/two-new-restaurants-coming-to-norfolks-wells-fargo-center/316814/

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Norfolk Off-Topic

BFG — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:14:46 +0000

From what I've read, the low capacity and previously-sucky acoustics are the main reasons singers go to other cities to do concerts. I mean, the Ted's hosted some shows, but I do wonder with the right size arena (18-20K), would we get more concerts in Norfolk.

Off the top of my head, the only things I know of that is at Scope anymore are Admirals, Sharx, and HS basketball games (regional tournament), and the occasional WWE matchup. All but the Sharx pull in decent attendance at worst, but I completely believe that the Scope's age, size, and condition is part of the reason they don't pull more events. The other part is Norfolk knows its past its prime and doesn't even try to market it, makeover or not. Unfortunately, at the same time they want to believe Scope has the potential to do anything in 2011. Good basketball attendance in March is not gonna cut it IMO.

However, they made a 3-year deal for Scope, with the option of renewing after 2015. I do wonder if Norfolk has a replacement arena in mind, considering how long they've tried to bring the tournament back to town. They know it's a huge economic boost, but that it won't stay here long with The Scope as their venue.

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Main Library downtown Norfolk

brikkman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:04:30 +0000

chris722, on 31 January 2012 - 03:51 PM, said:

Any word on when construction begins on the new library in downtown Norfolk. Any thoughts on the project in general; goes it go far enough, does it go too far?

No, but it has been closed for months. Not a good look IMO.

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Westin Hotel and Conference Center Progress

brikkman — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:16:18 +0000

mistermetaj, on 26 January 2012 - 07:39 PM, said:

I love the idea of the arts coming DT and I think it's great to see it in action.

I am sad to see we lost historic buildings off of Granby for a vacant lot. It's such a shame.

Exactly what I was thinking.
Well a nice piece of land to work on my photography....
I'm happy about that at least, but prefer obviously the hotel/convention center.

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