City leaders are looking at ways to “reimagine” Military Circle after it was announced in late 2023 that the city was not moving forward with proposals to build an arena at the site.
Demolition around the site is continuing with the city expected to move forward with demolishing the actual mall later this year.
“All the right components are there,” said Sean Washington, the City’s Director of Economic Development, who also serves as the Executive Director of the Norfolk Economic Development Authority.
Washington first said three high-profile proposals were being “shelved” at November’s city council retreat.
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Norfolk holds off on plans with big names to redevelop Military Circle Mall
John Hood 7:05 PM, Nov 27, 2023
News 3 caught up with him earlier this month to talk about potential next steps for the site.
“Just the cost of actually putting in things like the infrastructure, the build of an arena, and even the cost of the parking deck, was more than the city was willing to absorb at that time,” he said.