ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – A major revitalization project in Roanoke’s Norwich neighborhood is taking a massive leap forward.
It’s been a year since city leaders announced plans to transform the former Walker Foundry site. The historical landmark has been vacant for years and now, heavy machinery is on the ground, carving out a new future for this community.
A massive transformation is underway in Norwich, five acres of concrete are being torn up as demolition begins on ‘The Foundry.’ Developers said this $45 million project will spark local economic growth and bring much-needed affordable homeownership to Roanoke…