“Public Meeting on Community Revitalization Guidelines to be Held Feb. 23. The Community Revitalization Guidelines will be developed to consider environmental sustainability and the overall health, safety, and welfare of the community.”

Press release at VBGOV.com.

The Virginia Beach Department of Planning and Community Development, in partnership with consultant Work Program Architects (WPA), will host the meeting to gather community input and recruit volunteers to serve on focus groups to help develop various components of the guidelines. It will allow for in-person and virtual audiences.

Community Revitalization Guidelines info. (CRG)

What is the CRG and why do we need it?
Along with many other major cities, Virginia Beach is experiencing changing demographics, shifting residential and retail market preferences, environmental changes, and technological advances. These changes are impacting the form and function of our major commercial shopping centers and corridors. Neighboring residential communities are present along these major commercial areas and are also impacted by these changes. These impacts warrants strategic plan and action by us to keep our major commercial shopping areas beautiful and functional, while maintaining the stability of our neighborhoods.

General Public Engagement Schedule
Meeting 1: February 2022 (Hybrid: In-person and Virtual)
Citywide community input through a hybrid meeting

Meetings 2, 3, & 4: March 2022 (In-person/Virtual)
Individual focus group meetings

Meeting 5: May 2022 (In-person/Virtual)
Combined meeting with focus groups to present Draft Report

Meeting 6: July 2022 (Ideally In-Person)
Community presentation of final document Draft

August –October 2022
Formal Planning Commission/City Council Adoption

Community Revitalization Guidelines – Focus Group Participation Form

“I can’t stop”. Removing derelict vessels from VB waterways.

You’ve seen them sunk and probably wondered why they’re there so long.

In case you missed the news about VDRF projects including info how you can help.

“There’s a delay in plans to construct Virginia Beach’s [tallest] building along Shore Drive.”

News at WAVY.com.

“A group of neighboring condo owners is continuing a fight to stop the construction permanently. After a circuit court judge dismissed claims that City Council unlawfully approved the $250-million expansion project in 2020, they recently appealed their case to the Supreme Court of Virginia.”

Ocean Park beach replenishment operation starts April 2022 maybe probably

Learn more at OPCL.org here.

Hooray!

It’ll be amazing when completed!

Hopefully no major storms between now & potential completion in June.

Remember all the work you & SDCC put in to preserving PHP?

Start here to learn more about the Environmental Studies Program.

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year will open on for current 10th graders Oct. 26, 2021, and will close Feb. 18, 2022. Students will be notified of admission to the program in March. To apply, go to https://espapplication.vbcps.com.

“Help us tell the story of Virginia Beach this year as we lead up to the 60th anniversary of our great city in 2023. We’ll be highlighting your moments and memories through videos, blog articles, social media content and more as part of our 2022 Nostalgic VB series.”

Start here to share your stories!

Public Works to Hold Public Meeting Updates on Lake Bradford – Chubb Lake Projects Weds Nov 10 6p-730p Bayside Rec Center

From NEWS RELEASE:

The Virginia Beach Public Works – Stormwater Engineering program has scheduled a public meeting for the Lake Bradford / Chubb Lake (CIP 7-053) project on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Bayside Recreation Center. The center is located at 4500 First Court Road.

This will be an informal public meeting, beginning with a 30-minute update presentation on the Lake Bradford/Chubb Lake Drainage Study, as well as introduce the upcoming Lake Pleasure House Outfall and Lake Bradford Dredging construction projects.

Representatives from Public Works will be available to answer questions following the presentation.

We will also ask the attendees to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the presentation, as well as any comments or concerns.

Please go to our website at www.vbgov.com/lakebradford for more information or contact us at lakebradford@vbgov.com.

City Council Workshop Oct 26 incl fascinating presentation plus a Q&A of Stormwater REGULATORY & INSPECTIONS PROGRAM AUDIT

Shore Drive Underpass Murals Unveiling Reception Saturday Oct 30 1pm – 2pm

Join Mark & Stacy!

“All, please consider attending the 1 pm reception on 10/30 and acknowledge all of the hard work by the artist with the Shore Drive/Route 13 Underpass mural project. I have stopped by a couple of times and it is quite impressive. Stacey Shiflet will make a quick statement on behalf of the Bayfront Advisory Commission. I look forward to attending and hope to see many of you there!” – Mark

And:

Nina Goodale will also be on site Saturday 10/30, at the Shore Drive/Northampton Blvd. underpass (from 11am to Noon). She will have safety vests with her to make sure everyone is visible to traffic while at the underpass.

This will be an opportunity to drop by, ask questions and learn more about the mural. No RSVP is necessary.

“At city council chambers Tuesday night, the developer’s attorney Lisa Murphy said the plan was withdrawn in an effort to hit the reset button on the project.”

News at 13NewsNow.com

Oct 19 ‘21 Informal & Formal City Council Meetings

Includes a detailed presentation about storm water modeling that you don’t want to miss!

Formal Session we also learned about the 3 Murphys.

Marlin Bay Apartments request withdrawal

From OPCL.org:

Breaking News: The developers of the Marlin Bay Apartment complex have sent a letter to the city withdrawing the project from the City Council agenda. We support their request to withdraw the application and we thank the developers and owners for listening to the community’s concerns and reconsidering the potential redevelopment of those lots. We look forward to working with them on finding a mutual solution to this and other projects within the community.

Time to pursue an inspiring highest & best use for that unique parcel?

Take action now: Opportunity to change your Oct 19 attending City Council plans + dream big what you & especially your kids would like to be part of creating.

Powering the Way Turbine Talks

https://tinyurl.com/TurbineTalks-2-PoweringTheWay

Episode 2- Powering the Way Turbine Talks

In this installment of Turbine Talks, Parks Schmidt and Mikeila Kakiuchi interview with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Sustainability Officer Tim Cole. Mr. Cole discusses opportunities that may interest students and young people about the renewable energy sector and the ways VBCPS is dedicated to sustainable practices.

https://tinyurl.com/TurbineTalks-2-PoweringTheWay

Congratulations to Linwood Branch who was selected to fill Lynnhaven seat on Virginia Beach City Council

Coverage at 13NewsNow:

Branch will fill in for Jim Wood who resigned after taking a job with an international corporation.

We hope Mr. Branch also has the vision Mr. Wood did in voting on March 13 2012 to permanently preserve most of Pleasure House Point.

Internationally recognized SLR mitigation & resiliency enhancing entrepreneurial hub

Highest & best land use.

“Preliminary Stormwater Engineering Analysis for Marlin Bay Apartments”

VB Flood Protection Program video

Presented at BAC Meeting right now.

BAC Meeting September 16th Thursday 3:30 at OPVRS

Agenda:

BAYFRONT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
3769 E. Stratford Drive
(enter on side opposite Shore Drive)
September 16, 2021

ANNUAL STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP – 12-3 pm

REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 3:30 pm

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Review and Approval of Minutes from 8/19/21

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Welcome Guests and Introductions – Phil Davenport, Chair

STAFF REPORTS & UPDATES

COMMITTEE REPORTS & UPDATES
Design – Bob Magoon
Communications –
​Public Safety, Transit, Parking & Pedestrian Access – Martin Thomas

PRESENTATIONS
Virginia Beach Flood Protection Program – Ronald H. Williams, Jr., Deputy City Manager

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

COMMUNITY REPORTS & UPDATES

ADJOURN

“The next public hearing about the Marlin Bay apartments is at a Virginia Beach City Council meeting on Oct. 19, 2021.”

News including video at 13 News Now.

“Virginia Beach leaders support apartment complex development in [OCEAN PARK] despite community outcry”.

News at WTKR.com.