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Amazing. Looking at Wikipedia the population was only about 55k people at this time. Probably zero urban sprawl at this time in history so the city may have been quite dense.
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MacArthur Mall REDEVELOPMENT (Proposed/Planning) City of Norfolk
urbanvb replied to carolinaboy's topic in Norfolk
Dillards closing September 4. https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/28/macarthur-center-dillards-will-close-sept-4/?lctg=44A7143FE489A49ED4B71457B1&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.pilotonline.com%2f2023%2f08%2f28%2fmacarthur-center-dillards-will-close-sept-4%2f&utm_campaign=Inside-Business&utm_content=curated -
MacArthur Mall REDEVELOPMENT (Proposed/Planning) City of Norfolk
urbanvb replied to carolinaboy's topic in Norfolk
Dillards is closing in September. https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/12/macarthur-center-dillards-set-to-close-in-september/ -
The city is debating whether to build roads to connect Dam Neck and London Bridge for a distribution and distribution center (possibly Amazon). Several of the contractors have had experience with Amazon facilities. https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/07/virginia-beach-considers-22-5-million-road-construction-for-warehouse-distribution-center-projects/
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District Apizza, a Connecticut style pizza shop will open sometime this month at 2411 Granby Street. https://www.pilotonline.com/2023/08/01/restaurants-retailers-breweries-and-more-the-latest-business-openings-and-closings-in-hampton-roads/ Google maps just updated this street view. Good to see a reuse of this little building. The mapped version didn’t work when posting here.
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This is an impressive piece of urban type development. Can’t wait to see this go up.
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I have mixed feelings about this having met some great people in their organization years ago however, since shareholders are now involved, I wouldn’t be surprised either if they relocated to faster growing markets. We really really need some fresh perspectives in the area to get things moving.
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MacArthur Mall REDEVELOPMENT (Proposed/Planning) City of Norfolk
urbanvb replied to carolinaboy's topic in Norfolk
That’s all she wrote. That’s all folks. -
The bank building is completely demolished and site cleared.
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Looking good.
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I went by Bed and Bath today. They've sold over half of their merchandise. It'll be interesting to see what happens with this building.
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Dillards at McArthur mall to be converted to a clearance center. https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/dillards-at-macarthur-center-in-norfolk-to-become-clearance-center
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I'll settle for almost anything at this point.
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https://www.pilotonline.com/news/transportation/vp-bz-breeze-airways-la-0521-20230519-gbeu6bopljbj5knsvyhfspetde-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Inside Business&utm_content=6321684759432&smtrctid=&lctg=41025562 Breeze is returning seasonal flights to Los Angeles and also Jacksonville, Columbus and Pittsburgh later this month.
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I noticed today the small building has been demolished and appears site work is beginning.
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I have a family member who has done quite a bit of cruises and mentioned cruises have been selling out sometimes six months in advance. A 2nd dock might be a good addition.
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It’s amazing how rural south VB can be. Almost feels like another place far away…
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Things seem to be progressing with the surf park. I like the idea of WRV, a local company, being involved giving lessons, rentals, etc. https://www.pilotonline.com/government/local/vp-nw-atlantic-park-details-0315-20230316-jk6bs6v7djgahlqem5bpf6b4ee-story.html
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Spirit airlines now offers low cost direct flights to both Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale. https://www.pilotonline.com/news/transportation/vp-bz-spirit-flights-launch-0309-20230308-4wfvvsjewbcplbsskqbqsvlom4-story.html
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It’s going to be great to see this high rise go up. We badly need some crane action around here.
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Just saw a list of stores that are closing. The one on Greenbrier is listed but not the Beach location.
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MacArthur Mall REDEVELOPMENT (Proposed/Planning) City of Norfolk
urbanvb replied to carolinaboy's topic in Norfolk
I have fond memories of the mall as well including a lighthouse print I purchased from Z Gallerie. Those were good times. -
Today I happened upon this demolition (Pembroke (2?). Vdogg, can you remind us what's going here?
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This article is about the state of the malls in the area. Personally, I find it a little sad that most malls are perishing while only the strong survive. I was in Lynnhaven yesterday and was surprised at lack of people in this once bustling center. Most people, myself included, buy a lot things online these days. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/state-of-the-mall-2022-no-more-than-2-in-hampton-roads-expected-to-survive/
