Virginia Beach approves 7th economic study of convention center area
The study approved Tuesday will hash out the economic impact of a convention center hotel proposal to determine if it will be profitable for the city.
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The study approved Tuesday will hash out the economic impact of a convention center hotel proposal to determine if it will be profitable for the city.
The Virginia Beach City Council will vote Tuesday on a study of economic development around the Virginia Beach Convention Center, including a hotel proposal, and ideas for the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art property. If approved, it will be the seventh study focused on development at the center in 19 years.
Virginia Beach police is holding a dedication ceremony for the department's new headquarters .
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City leaders announced this week that they met with Avangrid officials to inform them there is not support for the Sandbridge landing, given the amount of community pushback. Members of the Sandbridge Civic League have vehemently opposed the project, citing concerns about potential safety and health hazards. A group of citizens opposing the landfall formed Protect Sandbridge Beach Coalition to their voice concerns.