Posted on July 28, 2021 at 11:05 AM by Stephanie Daniel
Construction has started on Water Street Open Space!
The interim use space is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2021.
This collaborative effort among City departments will yield a new view for visitors and residents as they visit the Harbor Park area.
Check back for more progress as we continue to make the City of Norfolk more resilient!
City funds in addition to a $500,000 grant from the Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and funding from the Environmental Protection Agency covers the cost of the $1 million project and provides funding for the environmental analysis, design and construction. The project will feature an open space design, stormwater amenities, environmental capping of the site, and new native plantings.