Norfolk Resilient City

Our collective goal is not only to reduce risks, but also to innovate and transform our city in a systemic and holistic way, embracing new ways of thinking and managing and thriving amid conditions that require continuous innovation.

Jun 29

Retain Your Rain

Posted on June 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM by Ron Hiser

The City of Norfolk joined forces with 100 Resilient Cities and its platform partners Street Plans, IOBY, and Amec Foster Wheeler, along with local community groups to show residents how they can be part of …

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Feb 23

EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant Open House

Posted on February 23, 2023 at 11:04 AM by Stephanie Daniel

Join the City of Norfolk for our final Public Open House for our Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant.

We used the EPA grant funding to advance resilience projects and priorities within the city. The grant funding allowed us to conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments as well as Site and Reuse Planning throughout Norfolk on priority sites. This information helped inform projects, master planning efforts and resilient redevelopment. 

Date: March 8, 2023

Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Location: 6th Floor Community Engagement Room, Slover Library

Address: 235 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Contact the Office of Resilience at 757-664-2460 or NorfolkRC@norfolk.gov for more information.

Nov 10

Fall 2022 Retain Your Rain Project Installations

Posted on November 10, 2022 at 1:19 PM by Margaret Epes

It's been a busy fall for Retain Your Rain! Check out some of the project installations from around the city!

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