NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk is moving forward with plans to redevelop the MacArthur Center site as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the City’s continued economic growth.
The redevelopment is intended to position the site for its next phase, with a mixed-use approach to include new market-rate residential units, additional hotel rooms, street-level retail and a network of neighborhood streets connected by open spaces. This vision reflects adopted downtown planning goals and the City’s broader commitment to a walkable, active and connected urban core. The focus is on creating a destination that complements surrounding neighborhoods, supports local businesses and contributes to Norfolk’s continued vitality.
“The redevelopment of MacArthur Center represents a significant milestone in advancing a downtown that reflects Norfolk’s continued momentum. As this work progresses, the City remains steadfast in its commitment to cultivating a downtown that embodies the strength and creativity of our community while establishing the foundation for new jobs, new housing opportunities, and renewed vitality in the heart of our city,” said Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, Ph.D…