Archivists at the Virginian-Pilot came across this photo folded up in their photo files. It is comprised of three photos that have been taped and glued together. They did their best to digitally correct the fold and glue lines. It’s of course Wards Corner looking south towards downtown Norfolk. The only date on the back is 1950.
1 Comment | 
Uncategorized | 
Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Agenda
1. The Department of Public Works Updates – John Keifer, Director of Public Works
2. Development Updates- Michael Cutter, Business Development Manager
Utilities Updates – Ken Turner, Engineering Manager, Department of Utilities
3. Reports
A. Police Reports
B. Community Reports
C. School Reports
5. New Business
Comments Off on Reminder – Wards Corner Taskforce – May 9 at 8:30am at the Fitness and Wellness Center | Uncategorized | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Tidewater Drive has five major construction projects planned between Little Creek Road and Roland Park over the next 2-3 years. Some of these projects will result in lengthy and inconvenient detours. The projects include the renovation of the intersection of Tidewater Drive and E. Little Creek Road, the installation of a 16 inch water main in the area near the interstate, the installation of a 20 inch water main south of the interstate, and the renovation of the Roland Park overpass and ramp. The city has provided the below handout (PDF) to remind everyone of the projects and the project timelines.
Comments Off on Upcoming Tidewater Drive city projects | Uncategorized | Tagged: construction, detours, Tidewater Drive, utilities | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
This is a reminder that the Greater Wards Corner Task Force Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 11th at the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center (8:30 a.m.).
Comments Off on Wards Corner Task Force meeting reminder | Uncategorized | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Soon-to-be member of the Wards Corner Business District, Harris Teeter, has a “Together in Education” program. Currently you can take part in the program and proceeds can be allotted to the Granby High School Marching Band or Granby Elementary PTA.
Harris Teeter’s Together In Education program is a fund raising program for schools (public or private- preschool through 12th grade) in our communities.
When customers purchase select Harris Teeter Brand products using their VIC card, Harris Teeter contributes a percentage of those purchase dollars to the schools of their choice.
Schools use the money as they see fit on anything from basic supplies to band equipment or computers.
You can link your VIC card to Granby High School Marching Band or Granby Elementary PTA by going to the Together in Education website.
Comments Off on Harris Teeter – Together in Education | Uncategorized | Tagged: harris teeter, together in education | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
The Virginian Pilot is reporting and Governor McDonnell has announced that VDOT and the Navy have signed a Memorandum of Agreement allowing VDOT to move forward with the construction phase of the I-564 intermodal connector.
Construction is expected to begin in late summer 2013 and construction is expected to be complete in September 2015.
Here (PDF) is a flyer with details about the project.
A preliminary map of the work is here (PDF).
Comments Off on VDOT and Navy agree to move forward with I-564 intermodal connector | Uncategorized | Tagged: i-564, intermodal connector, transportation | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Rendering of the proposed house at 7409 Hughart Street
7409 Hughart Street is a vacant lot towards the end of Hughart Street in Titustown. The owner has filed for a special exception to develop a single family dwelling on the nonstandard width lot.
The lot is currently zoned R-8 which requires the lot to be 50ft in width. The subject lot is only 33ft in width.
The planning department staff has recommended denial stating that the proposed home is not in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood (Titustown).
The staff report and application can be found here.
The Planning Commission will be voting on this application at its meeting on December 13, 2012. If you have comments regarding this application, feel free to leave comments below or contact me directly on the Contact Us page.
Comments Off on Application to build on a nonstandard lot on Hughart St in Titustown | Uncategorized | Tagged: hughart street, planning commission, Titustown | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
The following is a Press Release from the City of Norfolk:
564 Intermodal Connector Road Project
Proposed Project:
In cooperation with the U.S. Navy and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, is preparing plans to improve access to the Naval Station Norfolk and to the Norfolk International Terminals. The primary components of the roadway improvements include a new Route 564 (I-564) Intermodal Connector, a relocated Naval Station Norfolk, Gate 6 (entry control point), a reconfigured commercial vehicle inspection station for Naval Station Norfolk and consideration for a future Air Terminal Interchange with the Intermodal Connector roadway. The four-lane divided connector mainline would extend from existing Route I-564 on the east to the Naval Station Norfolk (Virginia Avenue) on the west.
In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) associated with the transfer of land from the U.S. Navy to VDOT for the road, the U.S. Navy is preparing an Environmental Assessment. The FHWA intends to adopt this EA and complete additional studies in order to better inform a decision document. Critical components of meeting the requirements of NEPA include soliciting public input and the consideration of such input in the documentation and decision-making process.
Public Information Meeting:
A public information meeting has been scheduled for December 11, 2012 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the Sewells Point Elementary School, 7928 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with information regarding this project’s scope, purpose and need, and preferred alternative. Representatives of VDOT, the Navy, City of Norfolk and FHWA will be available to informally discuss specific issues and answer questions during the open forum portion of the meeting.
Preliminary design concepts and general information regarding the proposed project will be available for viewing and to aid in discussing details of the possible effects on adjacent properties. All interested citizens, groups and businesses are invited to attend the public information meeting.
Please contact, Mr. Jack Van Dop, Senior Technical Specialist, FHWA at (703) 404-6282 or Mr. Phillip Rinehart, Project Manager, VDOT at (757) 494-5478 for any questions related to this announcement.
1 Comment | Uncategorized | Tagged: 564, intermodal connector, vdot | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
You may be hearing blasting sounds today at the Suburban Park Shopping Center. The developer has given the Norfolk Police Department access to the property to do some training. This is only expected to be a one day training event.
Demolition should begin at the shopping center “any day now”.
Comments Off on Norfolk Police Department training at Suburban Park Shopping Center | Uncategorized | Tagged: Norfolk Police, suburban park shopping center | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Obey the Law
Trick or treating is only for children 12-years old or younger. Trick or treat times in the City of Norfolk are until 8pm.
Safety Tips for Parents
A parent or responsible adult should always accompany younger children during the trick or treating fun.
Older children should be given a specific time to be home. Make them wear a watch.
Have your child eat dinner before heading out to trick or treat.
Make sure each child carries and uses a flashlight with new batteries.
Know where your children are going. Make sure they have access to a cell phone so they can check in with you.
Tell them to never eat any candy before you can inspect it.
Unhaunt your Home
Welcome trick or treaters at home by turning on your exterior lights.
Remove anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, bikes, toys, and lawn decorations.
Check outdoor lights and replace any burned out bulbs.
Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps.
Make the Call
Keep the whole neighborhood safe by reporting any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 441-5610
1 Comment | Uncategorized | Tagged: halloween, Norfolk Police | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Vote Today!!
Reminder to Vote in the 89th Virginia House District Primary, Today, Wednesday, October 17th between 5:30pm and 8:30pm at the Masonic Temple, 7001 Granby Street (next to Granby High School. If you live in the following Greater Wards Corner neighborhoods, you live in the 89 th House District:
If you are not sure if you live in the 89th House District: Click Here.
2 Comments | Uncategorized | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Charlotte Elia, the Candidate for Ministry at Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church writes in with the following good news about the post-fire restoration.
I wanted to share information on an event that we are hosting. We are very glad to be back in our worship space after May’s arson damaged our facilities, and we are going to celebrate the completed restoration of our pipe organ with a community hymn festival.
My Sure Redeemer: A Hymn Festival
October 30, 2012; 7pmRoyster Memorial Presbyterian Church
6901 Newport Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23505Join us for a hymn festival in celebration of the Reformation! This program will feature the prayers of John Calvin, devotional readings from a variety of Reformed thinkers and plenty of hymns on related themes. Led by our organist, Sharon Foxwell, and a host of musicians and readers, this promises to be a worshipful evening of praise and song.
A retiring offering will be received to benefit Royster’s Fire Restoration Fund.
For more information, contact Royster at 757-423-8536 or visit www.roystermemorial.org
Comments Off on Royster Memorial recovering from arson | Uncategorized | Tagged: arson, hymn festival, royster memorial, royster memorial presbyterian church | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
As we enjoy the cooler temperatures of this beautiful season, let’s also refresh our environment. Come join us to have fun, celebrate fall, and tend our own special Corner of the world !
Wards Corner Beautification & Clean-up
Saturday, October 13th
Schedule & location:
8-8:30am-Registration; coffee & breakfast goodies
North Shore Sports & Physical Therapy
7419 Granby St. (plenty of parking behind clinic)
8:30-11am-Clean our Corner!(Return supplies 11am)
Trash bags, gloves, & water provided. Community service hours documented if needed.
RSVP: PLEASE call Laura Thom at 489-5820
Rain Date: Saturday, Oct. 22, same schedule
Comments Off on Volunteers Needed – Wards Corner Beautification and Clean-up – October 13 | Uncategorized | Tagged: Laura Thom | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
Boundaries of Cottage Road Park Civic League
For years Oakdale Farms, Denby Park, and Cottage Row Park have shared a civic league aptly titled “Oakdale Farms/Denby Park/Cottage Row Park Civic League” accordingly to the city. It appears that a recent disagreement between the combined civic league and residents in the Cottage Road Park area about a proposed rezoning has resulted in a new civic league – Cottage Road Park Civic League.
The disagreement was over the proposed rezoning of 7482 Wellington Road which is to the rear of the old Speedy Gonzalez on Tidewater Drive. The proposal was from Cook-Out Restaurant, a North Carolina BBQ chain that would have combined the Speedy Gonzalez property with 7482 Wellington Road. Cook-Out was proposing a 24 hour double drive-thru store.
The Oakdale Farms/Denby Park/Cottage Row Park Civic League voted in favor of the Cook-Out rezoning but residents on and around Wellington Road objected. The objections resulted in Cook-Out withdrawing their application for the rezoning and probably looking for a location elsewhere in the city.
Cottage Road Park Civic League’s website states:
Why a Civic League of Our Own?
Last month, the Oakdale Farms/Denby Park/Cottage Row Park Civic League, which had claimed our neighborhood, voted to support the developers of a 24-hour fast food restaurant that would have rezoned residential property on Wellington Road against the voiced opposition of residents. This action would have turned one side of Wellington into the back ends of businesses on Tidewater drive, and also brought unwanted noise, and traffic 24 hours a day. A two-day effort by representatives of our neighborhood garnered enough opposition that the developers withdrew their rezoning request before it could be voted on. During that effort, there was an almost unanimous interest in forming our own civic league to protect against future threats.
The new civic league meets at 7 PM on the first Monday of each month at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 110 Building, 520 Naval Base Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23505. Their first meeting is scheduled for October 1, 2012.
5 Comments | Uncategorized | Tagged: cottage road park, cottage road park civic league, cottage row park, Denby Park, Oakdale Farms | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
According to the property owners, things are moving along well with the redevelopment of the southwest corner of Wards Corner. As anyone who has driven through Wards Corner in the last few weeks has seen, the old A.J. Gators building has been torn down and there is a large pit where dirt and old storage tanks have been removed. Most of the environmental work associated with that old A.J. Gators site is now complete.
Asbestos is being removed from the other buildings remaining on the site and they will be demolished within the next 1-2 months pending a demolition permit from the City.
6 Comments | Uncategorized | Tagged: harris teeter | Permalink
Posted by Martin Thomas Jr.
You are currently browsing the archives for the Uncategorized category.
Wards Corner Now - Wards Corner, Norfolk, Virginia 