Hourigan has asked us to inform all of you about the upcoming demolition of the former Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center located at 100, 110, 150, and 160 Kingsley Lane. Demolition is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 26, 2024, and is expected to be completed in early fall of 2025. Their notice and demolition phasing plan are located in the attachment.
They understand that construction can be disruptive, and the Hourigan Team is committed to minimizing any inconvenience caused during the demolition process. They will be implementing a comprehensive plan to control dust, debris, and noise, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the surrounding neighborhood.
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/
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:
Housing
Jobs & Businesses
Parks & Trails
Social Places
Transit and Connections
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:
Celebrating Our Community
Growing Equitably
Embracing Nature
Connecting the City
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.
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.
Steps to Take Now
Know Your Zone:Find your evacuation zone. If you need assistance, please call Norfolk CARES at 757-664-6510.
Know Where You Will Go: The best place to evacuate is the safest place closest to home, preferably with family or friends. Use the evacuation map to identify places you could go. If needed, emergency shelters will be open, but these are bare minimum facilities, so be prepared to bring what you need.
Sign Up To Be Notified: Norfolk will use all available means to notify people of an evacuation, but the best way to get the message is to register for the City’s notification system, Norfolk Alert. Registering ensures that you are notified directly in the way you prefer and receive updates after the storm has passed.
Obtain Flood Insurance: Homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage from natural disasters. Visit FloodSmart for more information.
Secure Your Home (tie down outdoor furniture, remove debris, trim branches/trees, clean drain system, move vehicles to higher ground)
Create an emergency supply kit
Two Types of Evacuation
Mandatory Evacuation: Are just that; you must evacuate. If you choose to stay, you do so at your own risk. Should you choose to stay, please keep in mind emergency responders may or may not be able to get to you due to the conditions at the time.
Voluntary Evacuation: Citizen may choose to leave at any time when voluntary evacuations are ordered or when they feel it necessary.
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!
Wards Corner Civic League 