Please see the attached Fall 2024 operating schedules for Norfolk’s indoor pools. Lifeguard staffing has increased significantly over the past year and the city is now able to open these pools more days of the week.
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The Existing Conditions Assessment document is now available! Click here to access the document.
This report outlines some major findings from a citywide existing conditions assessment conducted in the Winter and Spring of 2024 as part of the NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan update. This assessment sets the stage for the visioning phase (Phase 2) of work on NFK2050 and includes an emphasis on how Norfolk has changed and evolved since the last comprehensive plan adoption in 2013. Using this document and all community engagement and outreach as our foundation, the City and its residents will chart our collective course for the future. From there, the project team will draft detailed and implementable actions tied to specific timeframes and partners in order to build a framework for Norfolk to achieve even greater heights by 2050.
For more information on the NFK2050 Comprehensive Planning process, project timeline, community engagement and outreach to date, and other information, please visit the project website: http://www.nfk2050.com/
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From May-June, the NFK2050 team kicked off the second phase of NFK2050, “Visioning,” with a series of interactive open houses around the City. These open houses were designed to engage Norfolk residents and stakeholders around the NFK2050 Comprehensive Plan. The activities from these open houses are now available online through August 25!
The survey includes a map where you can show us areas of the City that need improvements regarding the following topic areas:
There will also be a space where you can elaborate on your location choices.
This survey also provides an opportunity for you to answer specific questions on the following Plan Pillars:
We welcome all kinds of comments and thoughts; supportive, dissenting, critical or otherwise, as long as they are made in the spirit of constructive and civilized dialogue. We ask that you avoid personal attacks or any information that may compromise one’s privacy or security.
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The City of Norfolk implements the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s Know Your Zone program. Whether the decision is voluntary or mandatory, be sure to listen to Norfolk officials who will determine the best course of action. If an evacuation notice is issued, information will be distributed through all City of Norfolk messaging channels.
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The Wards Corner Civic League is hosting a short neighborhood parade this year. There are plans to have a fire truck, ice cream truck, and water bottles for attendees. This parade is by neighbors, for neighbors. So if you or your children would like to walk, bike, stroll, scoot, or wagon ride in it, please dress in patriotic colors and meet at North Shore Playground by 9:30am!
We hope you can join us for the fun!
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City staff are hosting open houses for the visioning of Norfolk for 2050. These open houses will take place toward the end of this month into early June. See the below flyer for details.
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Left-turns restricted to I-64 east and from I-564 east at Little Creek Road through early April
Starting as early as Sunday, March 3 at 8 p.m., contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement closures limiting interstate access at Little Creek Road to I-64 and from I-564 to facilitate essential waterline work and bridge widening as part of construction for the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk Segment.
Starting as early as March 3 through early April, left turns will be prohibited from:
Signed detour routes will be in place to direct motorists. This construction work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.
Additional traffic impacts previously implemented for this project remain in place, including:
Northbound traffic on Tidewater Drive not intending to use I-564 may continue northbound and use the left-turn lane to take the on-ramp to I-64 west.
Motorists are reminded to use caution when traveling near work zones, obey posted speed limits, follow lane markings and barrier guides, be alert to digital message signs and drive distraction-free.
Before hitting the road, consider using VDOT’s free 511 Virginia traffic tools, or the free 511-integrated Waze GPS app, to check for the most up-to-date road and travel conditions. VDOT’s 511Virginia.org website and mobile app offer information about construction, traffic, incidents, and congestion, as well as access to traffic cameras, weather-related impacts and more.
For more information on the Norfolk Express Lanes projects and to learn more about construction updates, traffic impacts and to sign-up to receive project updates, visit: https://www.64expresslanes.org/under_construction/norfolk.asp.
This work is part of the first phase of HREL Norfolk Segment construction projects, that includes the widening and rehabilitation of eight existing bridges on I-64 and the conversion of the existing inside shoulder along I-64 into a high-occupancy tolled part-time shoulder Express Lane running alongside the three existing general purpose lanes between Patrol Road and Tidewater Drive for a total of 2 miles.
The HREL Norfolk Segment will ultimately become a part of the overall HREL network, a continuous, 45-mile network of Express Lanes in each traffic direction on I-64, from east of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News to the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill Interchange in Chesapeake. The HREL network is designed to transport more motorists through the region while helping to alleviate congestion and providing motorists more travel options.
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Spring is right around the corner! Are you doing some serious spring cleaning or clearing some clutter around the house?
Some items can’t be tossed in the garbage but you can dispose of it the right way at Keep Norfolk Beautiful’s Special Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Azalea Baptist Church (3314 E. Little Creek Road).
Accepted items include:
This Special Waste Collection event also includes on-site, secure document shredding and a tree giveaway (while supplies last).
Please share with your neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Norfolk residents only and proof of residency is required.
For more information on acceptable items, visit www.norfolk.gov/knb.
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The Slover Library Foundation is hosting a community coffee hour with Norfolk’s Chief of Police Mark Talbott. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Chief Talbott, the leader of Norfolk’s dedicated police force! This event is designed to strengthen community ties, promote open dialogue, and enhance collaboration between the downtown community and law enforcement.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Doors Open at 7:45 AM – Program Begins at 8:15 AM
Slover Library, Room 650
What to Expect:
Community coffee with Chief Mark Talbot is free and open to all community members. Your presence and participation are highly valued as we work together to build a safer and stronger Downtown Norfolk. For more information, contact Adale Martin at adale.martin@sloverlibrary.com.
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