Norfolk is moving closer to tearing down the former Military Circle Mall, as a city leader told News 3 that 13 bids for the demolition project were submitted before the Monday deadline.
The 56-year-old structure has sat vacant and fenced off for three years, surrounded by overgrown weeds. The city previously denied a News 3 request to enter the building, citing safety concerns.
“Unfortunately we did have a significant amount of vandalism, which has left the mall, you know, vulnerable to any pedestrian being in there,” Deputy City Manager Ron Williams said…