vdogg Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I am posting this with permission of Scott B from RCW. Does anyone know what this issue is about? Are you familiar with the Norview area of Norfolk? What is the exact function of the blight task force? I thought I would post this, but I will not speak to it, since I am not as familiar with local issues in Norfolk as I used to be. Dear (Norfolk)City Council, It has come to my attention that Councilman Anthony Burfoot, along with Del. Kenneth Alexander and membersof a Blight Task Force attended a meeting in thecommunity of Norview Heights last evening, 5/15/2005. We understand that Mr. Burfoot discussed bringing in a Blight Task Force into our neighborhood. As President of the Norview Heights Civic League I must inform you that the organization calling itself Norview Heights/Greenwood Park Civic League does not represent the Norview Heights neighborhood. We have not given our permission for the City of Norfolk to bring a Blight Task Force into our community. Several members of the Norview Heights Civic League have volunteered to a phone bank over the next few days to notify the residents of Norview Heights of this issue and give them Virginia's legal definition of Blight. This will also be on the agenda at our next meeting on June 9th, 2005. We feel that it is not in the best interest of the Norview Heights community to make a decision on such a potentially impactful process without all the facts. Norview Heights Civic League is registered with the State Corporation Commission. If you would like to review our By-laws, you may do so by contacting me at the telephone number below. We do hope you understand our position and that youwill comply. Sincerely, Alma D. Kesling President - Norview Heights Civic League 757 333-8694 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 (edited) Norview is around the 5 points area and there is alot of bad neighborhoods. I grew up down the road from there and seen alot of things around there and my neighborhood. 5 points is where Chesapeake blvd., Norview ave, and sewells pt rd. meet. Its right by the Norview exit away from the airport on 64 Edited May 20, 2005 by rusthebuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Norview is around the 5 points area and there is alot of bad neighborhoods. I grew up down the road from there and seen alot of things around there and my neighborhood. 5 points is where Chesapeake blvd., Norview ave, and sewells pt rd. meet. Its right by the Norview exit away from the airport on 64 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So presumably a blight task force would exist to go in and clean up/revitalize such areas. Has anyone heard or seen anything about the type of development they plan to do in that area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 So presumably a blight task force would exist to go in and clean up/revitalize such areas. Has anyone heard or seen anything about the type of development they plan to do in that area? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This area is by where they just built the new Norview high school and I have not heard about any development there. I live off of Chesapeake in the Bayview area not too far from that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 My Mom grew up in Norview but that was many years ago. Used to be a great neighborhood back then she said. Things do change though. I haven't been in that area in quite a few years myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN0731 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 (edited) Norview doesn't need a blight task force? Yeah like I don't need oxygen. That area is full of crime and blight everywhere you turn. They should be happy that the city council may get involved and get some things turned around in that area. It's definately a fine example of an "inner suburb" that has gone bad. I am not sure what areas are covered by the term "Norview Heights" as the only thing higher than the ground is the freeway but even that needs to be fixed up in that area lol. I am not too sure what all can be done with the area though. It's got tons of small houses, apartments and they are not cohesive. Not an area where I would choose to live. Edited May 21, 2005 by JPN0731 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burt Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Does Granby street run thru Norview on its route from downtown to Hampton Roads tunnel? I remember a movie theater called (I believe)the Riverview which was the only cinerama screen in Virginia in the 50s, and I think it was on Granby close to a shopping center that came into Granby from the southeast (5 points, maybe?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN0731 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Does Granby street run thru Norview on its route from downtown to Hampton Roads tunnel? I remember a movie theater called (I believe)the Riverview which was the only cinerama screen in Virginia in the 50s, and I think it was on Granby close to a shopping center that came into Granby from the southeast (5 points, maybe?). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No it does not run through that area at all. The area where the Riverview Theater is located is called (surprsingly enough) Riverview. Here is a map of Norview with the star right on Five Points (it just did that itself) Norview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burt Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Thanks JPNP for getting me oriented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 INSIDER NEWS Retail sales jump $1 billion Last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 INSIDER NEWS Retail sales jump $1 billion Last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 "Sales here were up by 9.2 percent at the end of last year, or $10 billion in 2003 versus $10.96 billion in 2004. Hunter looked at Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Suffolk." Why'd they leave out Hampton and NN? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From the website: ODU examines the region as a whole instead of singling out the Southside, explained Agarwal, because many people commute back and forth to the Peninsula and it is hard to tell where they are spending their money. However, he said ODU figures and explanations mirror Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 INSIDER NEWS Corps plays key transportation role Projects span dredging, dams, bridges and port projects By Philip Newswanger Inside Business - Hampton Roads Monday May 23, 2005 When Col. Yvonne J. Prettyman-Beck of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers referenced an aerial photo of Craney Island during a recent speech, she made it emphatically clear that the green cross-hatch lines extending west from the dredge spoil site in Portsmouth shouldn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawatyphoon Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 9.2%!!!?!!! HOLY crap!!!! That is AMAZING! What happened? The military pay-raise? Increase in population? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 9.2%!!!?!!! HOLY crap!!!! That is AMAZING! What happened? The military pay-raise? Increase in population? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, this per the website: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawatyphoon Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Well, this per the website: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 ^ Yes! A billion dollar increase is truly phenominal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 ^ Yes! A billion dollar increase is truly phenominal! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't wait to see what new jobs come to this area!!!! Come on high paying jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I can't wait to see what new jobs come to this area!!!! Come on high paying jobs. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's only a matter of time, especially with all these international companies starting to look at us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 ^ Yep. And we have a lot to offer. Yeah the Forbes ranking is only just that - a ranking - but it goes to show we do have the 'goods'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 ^ Yep. And we have a lot to offer. Yeah the Forbes ranking is only just that - a ranking - but it goes to show we do have the 'goods'. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think the rankings may be more important than people are led to believe. At the very least its some good name recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdogg Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 1000 posts! Woohoo! Ok, moment over . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 1000 posts! Woohoo! Ok, moment over . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not to far behind you vdogg LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanvb Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 ^ umm, what can i say?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusthebuss Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 1000 posts! Woohoo! Ok, moment over . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> about a week ago i was ahead of you and you just blasted me on the posts and beat me to all the news! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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