Comments on: Help Norfolk determine best use of Waterside

By: Pearl Windle

Pearl Windle — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:47:16 +0000

I have to echo the remarks of the previous posts. I too fondly recall the afternoons and evenings of shopping and eating at waterside. Unfortunately, the present economy has forced many of these small and mid size shops to go out of business. In addition, it is my understanding that many of these shops were subsidized by the city. So since many of the city funding sources are being stretched. Where does subsidizing Waterside fit in the Norfok budget? What market analisis have been conducted for the development of this area? ODU marketing students would be a good resource for this research. If this has already been done please provide a link to the results.
Thank you, Pearl

By: mitch hensley

mitch hensley — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:48:29 +0000

I worked at Waterside back when it first opened, I managed “A little Cheesecake and Goodies”, it was a keoske at the foot of the escalators. It used to be a fun place to spend the day shopping, eating and exploring. It was a real treat for out of town guests. Perhaps the original Waterside theme should be revisited. Filling it with unique affordable shops and eateries always seemed to be the better idea than having it filled with a few problem causing establishments and alot of empty slips.

By: Paula Perdue

Paula Perdue — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:23:42 +0000

Take it back to what it was like when it opened. We used to love to spend a Saturday or Sunday shopping and having lunch or dinner and walking outside along the river.