Pharrell Williams-backed surf park on its way
After almost a year of negotiations, Virginia Beach City Council has struck a deal with Venture Realty Group to develop a mixed-use surf park and entertainment venue covering three city blocks near the oceanfront. Called Atlantic Park, the $325 million project will be built on the 10-acre site of The Dome, the geodesic concert venue
‘Screen-side manner’
Telehealth expands specialists’ reach into remote areas and saves lives
Initially focused on rural areas, U.Va.’s telehealth program has expanded to wherever there is a shortage of specialists.
Portsmouth native leads regional economic development alliance
Douglas L. Smith is the newly installed president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance.
The art of growth
Suffolk sees surge from downtown renewal, mixed-use projects
Groups partner to build world-class workforce
After forming the Southeastern Virginia Regional Workforce Collaborative last fall, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and the Greater Peninsula Workforce Board funded a report this year on the region’s workforce demographics, the supply-demand gap in work skills and a workforce strategy to improve the talent pipeline.
Casting a wider net
An expanding Port of Virginia considers new revenue opportunities
Working toward a common goal
Local rivalries recede as the region seeks a new brand
Community Profile of Hampton Roads
Upwind opportunity
Virginia can be a key player in nascent industry
Creating a supportive atmosphere
ODU serves a diverse student body
University profile of Old Dominion University
Legal longevity
Vandeventer Black reflects on its legacy after 135 years