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City of Virginia BeachResort Area Strategic Plan UpdateJune 17, 2019
Consultant Team:
Mel Price, AIA Joe Nickol, AICP Thom White, AIA Peter Johnston Zachary RobinsonMike Fox, ASLA
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Guy K. Tower, City Council
Billy Almond, RAC PDRC
Elizabeth (BJ) Baumann, RAC
Linwood Branch, Days Inn
Laura Habr, Virginia Green Alliance
Michael Mauch, Atlantic Avenue Assoc.
Nancy Parker, Resort Beach Civic League
Mina “Gary” Ryan, MOCA
Randy Thompson, VA Restaurant & Travel Assoc.
Gerri West, Folck West Architects
George Alcaraz, Planning Commission
Bill Gambrell, Restaurant Association
Star Boyles, Shadowlawn Civic League
Kristina Chastain, 17th Street Gateway Association
Russell Lyons, Hotel Association
Preston Midgett, Virginia Beach Vision
Kate Pittman, ViBe
Mike Standing, Jr. Waterman’s Surfside Grille
Sal DaBiero, VAQ Foundation
Kathy Warren, SGA Manager
RASAP Update Steering Committee:
1.2.3.4.5.6.
Create a unique sense of arrival/sense of place/gatewaysProvide a safe and comfortable place for residents and visitorsRetain the feel of an oceanside resort with a sense of communityPreserve the feeling of Virginia Beach identity and historyProvide a simultaneous sense of calm and renewed energy for residents and visitorsAddress sea level rise and coastal resiliency
Steering Committee Vision for the Plan Update:
Today’s Workshop
2008 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
Virginia Beach Resort AreaVirginia Beach Resort Area
STRATEGICACTIONPLAN
Adopted by City CouncilDecember 2, 2008
ERA Kimley-HornHCD
ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOUR IDEAS
?
2008 Resort Area Strategic Action Plan (RASAP)
Virginia Beach Resort AreaVirginia Beach Resort Area
STRATEGICACTIONPLAN
Adopted by City CouncilDecember 2, 2008
ERA Kimley-HornHCD
TOP 8 PRIORITIES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Develop Dome site as major entertainment venue
Build the Convention Center Hotel
Complete the Laskin Gateway street project
Conduct EIS for Light Rail extension
Design & build Rudee Walk
Streetscape Improvements for 19th Street & Central Beach
Form a management entity
Develop zoning revisions for Resort Area - RT
(form-based code)
Projects Accomplished or Underway:
TOP 8 PRIORITIES (ACCOMPLISHED):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Develop Dome site as major entertainment venue
Build the Convention Center Hotel
Complete the Laskin Gateway street project
Conduct EIS for Light Rail extension
Design & build Rudee Walk
Streetscape Improvements for 19th Street & Central Beach
Form a management entity
Develop zoning revisions for Resort Area - RT
(form-based code)
Resort Area Development 2008 - 2018
So....what’s next?
New Topics and Trends since 2008:
• Sea Level Rise
• Coastal Flooding
• Resilience
• Sustainability
• Transportation choices (bikes, scooters, rideshare, autonomous vehicles)
• Mixed-use development
• Walkability
• Traditional retail in decline
• Experience-based retail succeeding
• Social media as a design and tourism driver
90 minutes, 7 Exercises
Exercise Map: Resort Area Boundary
VIRG
INIA
BEA
CH B
LVD
15TH
ST
JACKSO
N ST
SOUTHSIDE RD
WINS
TON
SALE
M AV
E
INDIANAVE
CASPIANAVE
SEA PINES RD
COLONNADE
CRES
PORTER
CT
17TH
ST
SPRING
LAKE
CRES
13TH ST
PENG
UIN
CIR
EDENROC CIR
28TH
ST
OCEANTRACEARCH
9TH
ST
MAXIMUS SQ
QUAI
LCO
VEY
LN
TERR
ACE
AVE
SHIP
SHOAL WAY
SEAST
FLEMIN
G DR
27TH
ST
E ST
36TH
ST
OAKLANDAVE
26TH
ST 34
TH S
T
GREGORY LN
REEF CT
43RD
ST
REDROBIN RDCA
RVER AVE
DORSEY LN
GLENGARRY
WAY
B ST
B ST
SEAWINDS
LN
39TH
ST
BLACK
DUCK CT
OCEANFRONTAVE
CROATANCT
WOLFSNARE RD
BIRCHLAKE RD
18TH
ST
BARBERTON DR
HARLOW
ST
11TH
ST
RIVERF
RONT
CT
BROOKLYN AVE
ARLYNNLN
CAVALIER DR
MARABOU LN
C ST
ALLENDALE DR
CATON DR
12TH
ST
LOCK
HEED
AVE
CAVALIER DR
23RD
ST
TWIL
IGHT
LN
40TH
ST
LANDS
END WAY
24TH
HAL
F ST
S ATLANTIC AVE
CHRISTINE DR
OCEAN
TRACE LN
WEST LN
BIRCHLAKE RD
CROATAN
HILLS DR
PINESONG LN
SEWARD LN
24TH
ST
17TH
HALF
ST
S BIRDNECK RD
SPENCER
CT
FOSTER
LN
BALTIC AVE
SALTMEADOWBAY DR
PINE
ACRE
CIR
VIRGINIA DARE DR
WILLOW DR
BINGHAM ST
PIPERS
CRES
ARCTIC AVE
PACIFIC AVE
LAKE
DR
22ND
ST
HEADQUARTERS RD
CYPRESS AVE
DONN
A DR
PARKSAVE
27TH
HALF
ST
DEARY LN
CYPRESS AVE
OCEA
NHI
LLS
RD
ARCTIC AVE
JEFFERSON AVE
HOLLY RD
GARAGE RD
FREMAC DR
ALLEY
37TH
ST
14TH
ST
WATERFRONT DR
ACKISSAVE
INDIAN RD
33RD
ST
GILL CT
MARY
LAND
AVE
SCOTTLN
N BIRDNECK RD
C AVE
10TH
ST
38TH
ST
4TH
ST
VIRG
INIA
AVE
MAIS
ON C
T27
TH S
T
CLOSEAVE
SURFSIDE AVE
LEISURESQ
CYPRESSAVE
OLDDOMINION LN
OSPREY
POINT TRL
GOLD
SBOR
OAV
E
PEACE SQ
COURAGE WAY
SEA
TRACE
CT
CARO
LYN
DR
TERRACE CT
LAKEDR
24TH
ST
32ND
ST
TWIN
OAKS LN
ATLANT
IC
AVE
ALLE
Y
27TH
HALF
ST
TROOPER CT
REYNARD DR
CATON DR
OLD
VIRG
INIA
BEA
CH R
D
HARBOUR PT
PINEWOOD RD
2ND
ST 3RD
ST
CARI
SSA
CT
CARIBBEANAVE
BALTIC AVE
CROATANHILLS CT
COLONN
ADE DR
INDIANAVE
30TH
HAL
F ST
LASK
IN R
D
MEDITERRANEAN AVE
A ST
HARBOUR PT
FRAZEE LN
ALLEY
TENBEE LN
BEACH
TOWN DR
HUNTWICKLN
CARVER SQ
CHEVAL
CIR
CLOS
EAV
E
HOLLYDUNE LN
LAKE
POINT
CIR
OAKSHIREDR
WRIGHT LN
N OCEANA BLVD
S ORIOLE DR
14TH ST
PINEYBRANCH CT
OHIO
AVE
34TH
HAL
F ST
MIDDLE LN
MOCKINGBIRD
PL
AQUA LN
DAVIDLAMB RD
8TH
ST
FARRAR ST
VIRGINIACT
35TH
ST
INDIAN
CIR
LINK
HORN
CIR
WASHINGTONAVE
SHIPPS LN
9TH
ST
ARCTIC CIR
WRENPL
KENYA LN
GRACE
AVE
JESTERS CT
25TH
HAL
F ST
GOOSE
LNDG
OLD VI
RGINIA
BEACH
RD
GANNET
RUN
37TH
HALF
ST
39TH
HALF
ST
ALLE
Y
36TH
HALF
ST
29TH
ST
ALLE
Y
HOBART
AVE
ALLE
Y
25TH
ST
KAMICHI CT
35TH
HALF
ST
26TH
HALF
ST
HITESH
EW PL
LORA
NCT
NEW YO
RKAVE
BUSHNELL CT
TAUR
EAU
CT
33RD
HAL
F ST
PACIFIC AVE
SCOTT
BEND L
N
5TH
ST
WIIGWAASLN
ALLE
Y
ALLE
Y
ATLANTIC AVE
PARKS AVE
6TH
ST
7TH
ST
ALLEY
BURFORD
AVE
MARY
LAND
AVE
HOPE AVE
15TH
HALF
ST
23RD
ST
12TH ST
BUSHNELL DR
21ST
ST
HAWKS
NEST
WAY
19TH
ST
15TH
ST
SHADBLOW CT
E ST
RIVE
RFRO
NTCT
9TH
ST
4TH ST
42ND ST
6TH ST
2ND ST
7TH ST
CHEWINK CT
1ST ST
5 HALF ST
5TH ST3RD ST
ORIOLE DR
GENERAL BOOTH BLVD
6 HALF ST
15TH
HALF ST
BLUE
BIRD
DR
KENN
EDY
AVE
SYKES AVE
D ST
DOZIERLN
26TH
ST
GREE
NSBO
RO A
VE8TH ST
DAVENPORT LN
COASTAWAY
DR
20THST
HOLLY RD
CHARNELLDR
HOLLADAY PT
22ND
ST
ALLEY
HILLTOPNORTH SC
VANDERBILT AVE
RUDEE AVE
9TH
ST
VEAU CT
HIGH
POI
NT A
VE
SEAOATSWAY
TERR
ACE
AVE
BIRDNECK CIR
SECOTAN
RD
CURLEWPL
INDIANA
AVE
SEA
OAKS CT
9TH ST
264
ARCTIC
CRES
SEABRIDGERD
SEA POINTE CT
RED HORSE DR
PINEWO
OD D
R
HIGH
POI
NT A
VE
BISHOP
THOROUGHGOOD
AVE
QUAIL POINTE CV
SOUTHE
RNBLVD
TANA
GER
TRL
PRESER
VE DR
DUKES LNLINBAY
DR
RUDE
E CT
DISTRIBUTIONDR
JIMCOOK DR
HOLLY
CRES
LONGSTREET
AVE
ALLEY
MACE
HILL
ST
LINLIERDR
LAUR
EL L
N
CROATAN RD
HORSESHOE CT
PINEY BRANCH DR
SURFSIDE AVE
16TH
ST
20TH
ST
20TH
HAL
F ST
14TH
ST
23RD
HAL
F ST
21ST
HAL
F ST
OCEAN
GARDEN S
T
GOLD
SBOR
O AV
E
DELA
WARE
AVE
9TH
ST
13TH
ST
15TH
ST
CARO
LINA
AVE
10TH
ST
22ND
HAL
F ST
STRATEM
CT
NORFOL
K AVE
SOUTHE
RN BLV
D
PINE
KNOB WAY
DOGW
OOD
RD
264
REALTY LN
SEA ST
MOCKINGBIRD DR
OCEAN
BREEZE
PKWY
PENGUIN PL
LINBAY DR
23RD ST
GAY DR
KITTIWAKE
CT
AMERICUS AVE
GARY AVE
BAY DR
STAR
GRAS
S RD
BRANT
RD
TYPHON AVE
COASTAL DR
FOUNTAINLAKE DR
BOBOLI
NK DR
MARYLAND
AVE
GARY AVE
SALTMEADOW
BAY
ARCH
KERRY LN
WAREHOUSE RD
ST PAULS ST
ALLEY
REALTY LN
OCEANPEBBLES
WAY
KILDEER CT
JEFFERSONAVE
RIDGE RD
ROSELYNN LN
ALLEY
SUHTAI CT
DENDRON DR
COQUINA LN
HILL MEADOW DR
24TH
ST
LISA SQ
SHOREHAMCT
264
OCEAN
TRACE
ARCH
STAR
LING
CT
BAYWAY RD
DOZIER LN
S ORIOLE CIR
OLDS LN
LINKHO
RN DR
ATLANTIS DR
30TH
ST
CHIN
QUAP
IN L
N
GARCIA DR
MARSH
DUCK WAY
LORETT
A LN
COVEY ST
RIVER
BIRCH CT
S DOGWOOD RD
MILLERS LN
RUDDER RD
43RD
HAL
F ST
WINWOOD DR
W HOLLY RD
SOUTHWICK RDKINGFISHER CT
WILLOW DR
PAVILION DR
E PINE
Y
BRANCH
DR
42ND
HAL
F ST
TANAGER TRL
REGULUS AVE
LAUREL VIEW DR
LAKE RD
S SYKES AVE
CARDINAL RD
HUGHES AVE
QUAIL POINT RD
WILL O WISP DR
BLOOM PKWY
WILDWOOD DR
LITTLE HOR
SESHOE DR
LAKEWOOD CIR
CURLEW DR
BEAU
TIFU
L ST
264
OCEANA BLVD
FORT RALEIGH DR
DEER
CRE
EK D
R
CRED
LE R
D
JENSEN
DR
RIFL
E RA
NGE
RD
OWLS CREEK LN
EDEN
ROC CIR
BELL
S RD
REYNARD CRES
264
ORIOLE DR
264
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
LEGEND
Water
Strategic Growth Area
Existing Resort Area SGA
Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area
Proposed Expanded Boundary
MarinaDistrict
Central Beach District
City Parks
Public Park
Boardwalk Greenbelt
Boardwalk Park
Multi Use Trail
Public Beach
Connector Park
Building Use
Commercial
Residential
Church
Government
Parking Garage
School
RESORT AREA BOUNDARY0 800 1,600 2,400
Feet
LINKHORN BAY
LITTLE NECK CREEK
LAKE CHRISTINE
S. LAKE HOLLY
N. LAKE HOLLY
LAKE RUDEE
LAKE WESLEY
RUDEEINLET
ATLANTIC OCEAN
BeachGarden
Park
24thStreetPark
SeatackPark
Salt Marsh
Point Park
SeatackComm.
Park
17th StreetPark
Seat
ack
Rec.
Cen
ter
Croatan Beach Park
VA. BeachPark #2
Virginia Marine
Science Museum
Owl Creek
Boat Ramp
OwlCreek Tennis
Center
Virginia
Aquarium & Marine
Science Center
31st
Stre
etPa
rk
Owl CreekPreservation
Area Park
Nor
folk
Ave
Tra
il
Owl CreekGolf Course
RudeeHeights
Parcel 1 Rudee
Heights
Parcel 3
Pros
peri
ty P
ark
Oce
ana
Gard
ens
Park
OceanfrontBeach Park
North EndBeach Park
MarshviewPark
Oceanfront BoardwalkGrommetIsland Park
ViB
E Pa
rkle
tV
iBE
Park
Exercise Map: Resort Area Parks and Pedestrian Connections
VIRG
INIA
BEA
CH B
LVD
JACKSO
N ST
SOUTHSIDE RD
WINS
TON
SALE
M AV
E
SEA PINES RD
SPRINGLAKECRES
PENG
UIN
CIR
28TH
ST
MAXIMUS SQ
TERR
ACE
AVE
SHIP
SHOAL WAY
FLEMIN
G DR
27TH
ST
E ST
36TH
ST
OAKLAND
AVE
26TH
ST 34
TH S
T
GREGORY LN
43RD
ST
REDROBIN RD
CARVER AVE
DORSEY LN
B ST
SEAWINDS
LN
OCEANFRONT AVE
WOLFSNARE RD
BIRCHLAKE RD
18TH
ST
BARBERTON DR
HARLOW
ST
11TH
ST
RIVERF
RONT
CT
BROOKLYN AVE
CAVALIER DR
MARABOU LNC ST
CATON DR
12TH
ST
CAVALIER DR
23RD
ST
LANDS END WAY
24TH
HAL
F ST
S ATLANTIC AVE
SAW GRASS BND
WEST LN
CROATAN HILLS DR
SEWARD LN
24TH
ST
17TH
HALF
ST
S BIRDNECK RD
BALTIC AVE
SALTMEADOWBAY DR
VIRGINIA DARE DR
BINGHAM ST
PIPERSCRES
ARCTIC AVE
PACIFIC AVE
LAKE
DR
22ND
ST
ATLANTICAVE
HEADQUARTERS RD
DONN
A DR
PARKS AVE
DEARY LN
CYPRESS AVE
ARCTIC AVE
JEFFERSON AVE
HOLLY RD
GARAGE RD
FREMAC DR
14TH
ST
WATE
RFRO
NT D
R
ACKISSAVE
INDIAN RD
33RD
ST
N BIRDNECK RD
10TH
ST
VIRG
INIA
AVE
27TH
ST
SURFSIDE AVE
CARO
LYN
DR
32ND
ST
TWIN
OAKS LN
ATLANTIC AVE
REYNARD DR
OLD
VIRG
INIA
BEA
CH R
D
HARBOUR PT
PINEWOOD RD
CARIBBEANAVE
BALTIC AVE
30TH
HAL
F ST
LASK
IN R
D
MEDITERRANEAN AVE
A ST
WRIGHT LN
N OCEANA BLVD
S ORIOLE DR
OHIO
AVE
34TH
HAL
F ST
MIDDLE LN
8TH
ST
35TH
ST
WASHINGTONAVE
SHIPPS LN
9TH
ST
KENYA LN
25TH
HAL
F ST
GOOSE
LNDG
OLD VIRGINIA BEACH RD
GANNET
RUN
29TH
ST
25TH
ST
KAMICHI CT
26TH
HAL
F ST
HITESH
EW PL
NEW YO
RKAVE
33RD
HAL
F ST
PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC AVE
PARKS AVE
BURFORD AVE
MARY
LAND
AVE
HOPE AVE
23RD
ST
BUSHNELL DR
21ST
ST
19TH
ST
15TH
ST
4TH ST
6TH ST
2ND ST
7TH ST
CHEWINK CT
ORIOLE DR
GENERAL BOOTH BLVD
BLUE
BIRD
DR
KENN
EDY
AVE
SYKES AVE
D ST
26TH
ST
GREE
NSBO
RO A
VE
COASTAWAY
DR
HOLLY RD
HOLLADAY PT
ALLEYVANDERBILT AVE
RUDEE AVE
HIGH
POI
NT A
VE
TERR
ACE
AVE
INDIANA
AVE
264
SEABRIDGERD
PINEWO
OD D
R
HIGH
POI
NT A
VE
QUAIL POINTE CV
SOUTHE
RNBLVD
TANA
GER
TRL
PRESER
VE DR
DISTRIBUTIONDR
JIMCOOK DR
HOLLY
CRES
LONGSTREET AVE
ALLEY
MACE
HILL
ST
LINLIERDR
MANOOMIN
PL
LAUR
EL L
N
CROATAN RD
HORSESHOE CT
PINEY BRANCH DR
SURFSIDE AVE
16TH
ST
20TH
ST 20TH
HAL
F ST
14TH
ST
23RD
HAL
F ST
21ST
HAL
F ST
OCEAN
GARDEN S
T
GOLD
SBOR
O AV
E
DELA
WARE
AVE
9TH
ST
13TH
ST
15TH
ST
CARO
LINA
AVE
10TH
ST
22ND
HAL
F ST
STRATEM
CT
NORFOL
K AVE
SOUTHE
RN BLV
D
PINE
KNOB WAY
DOGW
OOD
RD
264
REALTY LN
SEA ST
MOCKINGBIRD DR
OCEAN
BREEZE
PKWY
PENGUIN PL
LINBAY DR
23RD ST
GAY DR
KITTIWAKE
CT
AMERICUS AVE
GARY AVE
BAY DR
STAR
GRAS
S RD
BRANT
RD
TYPHON AVE
COASTAL DR
FOUNTAINLAKE DR
BOBOLINK DR
MARYLA
NDAVE
GARY AVE
SALTMEADOW
BAY ARCH
KERRY LN
WAREHOUSE RD
ST PAULS ST
ALLEY
REALTY LN
OCEANPEBBLESWAY
KILDEER CT
JEFFERSONAVE
RIDGE RD
ROSELYNN LN
ALLEY
SUHTAI CT
DENDRON DR
COQUINA LN
HILL MEADOW DR
24TH
ST
LISA SQ
SHOREHAMCT
264
OCEA
NTR
ACE
ARCH
STAR
LING
CT
BAYWAY RD
DOZIER LN
S ORIOLE CIR
OLDS LN
LINKHO
RN DR
ATLANTIS DR
30TH
ST
CHIN
QUAP
IN L
N
GARCIA DR
MARSH
DUCK WAY
LORETT
A LN
COVEY ST
RIVER
BIRCH CT
S DOGWOOD RD
MILLERS LN
RUDDER RD
WINWOOD DR
W HOLLY RD
SOUTHWICK RDKINGFISHER CT
WILLOW DR
PAVILION DR
E PINEY
BRANCH DR
FISHERMANS
BND
42ND
HAL
F ST
TANAGER TRL
REGULUS AVE
LAUREL VIEW DR
LAKE RD
S SYKES AVE
CARDINAL RD
HUGHES AVE
QUAIL POINT RD
WILL O WISP DR
BLOOM PKWY
WILDWOOD DR
LITTLE HOR
SESHOE DR
LAKEWOOD CIR
CURLEW DR
BEAU
TIFU
L ST
264
OCEANA BLVD
FORT RALEIGH DR
DEER C
REEK D
R
CRED
LE R
D
JENSEN
DR
RIFL
E RA
NGE
RD
OWLS CREEK LN
EDEN
ROC CIR
BELL
S RD
REYNARD CRES
264
ORIOLE DR
264
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community
LEGEND
Water
Public Sidewalks and Trails
Trails
Sidewalk
City Parks
Public Park
Boardwalk Greenbelt
Boardwalk Park
Multi Use Trail
Public Beach
Connector Park
Strategic Growth Area
Existing Resort Area SGA
Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area
Proposed Expanded Boundary
Building Use
Commercial
Residential
Church
Government
Parking Garage
School
RESORT AREA PARKS AND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS0 800 1,600 2,400
Feet
LINKHORN BAY
LITTLE NECK CREEK
LAKE CHRISTINE
S. LAKE HOLLY
N. LAKE HOLLY
LAKE RUDEE
LAKE WESLEY
RUDEEINLET
ATLANTIC OCEAN
BeachGarden
Park
24thStreetPark
SeatackPark
Salt Marsh
Point Park
SeatackComm.
Park
17th StreetPark
Seat
ack
Rec.
Cen
ter
Croatan Beach Park
VA. BeachPark #2
Virginia Marine
Science Museum
Owl Creek
Boat Ramp
OwlCreek Tennis
Center
Virginia
Aquarium & Marine
Science Center
31st
Stre
etPa
rk
Owl CreekPreservation
Area Park
Nor
folk
Ave
Tra
il
Owl CreekGolf Course
RudeeHeights
Parcel 1 Rudee
Heights
Parcel 3
Pros
peri
ty P
ark
Oce
ana
Gard
ens
Park
OceanfrontBeach Park
North EndBeach Park
MarshviewPark
Oceanfront BoardwalkGrommetIsland Park
ViB
E Pa
rkle
tV
iBE
Park
Exercise Map: Central Beach Area & Marina District
WATE
RFRO
NT D
R
BLUE
BIRD
DR
15TH
ST
WHITE
HERON RD
17TH
ST
SEACOVE CT
SPRI
NG L
AKE
CRES
EDENROCCIR
OCEANTRACE ARCH
GOLDNER
CT
MAXI
MUS
SQ
DONALD
WAY
KENYA LN
FLEM
ING
DR
BALTIC AVE
ARCTIC AVE
OAKLAND
AVE
ARLYNN LN
REEFCT
BESSIE
WALK
PACIFIC AVE
ATLANTIC AVE
GLENGARRY
WAY
B ST
GORDON
WALK
SEAWINDS LN
BIRCH LAKE RD
BARBERTON DR
WILLIAM
TIEDEMAN LN
MARABOU LN
CHARLESPORTEUS LN
BIRCH
LAKE R
D
ELMOTROWER LN
OCEANSIDE CT
BAY RIDGE CT
HERONLNDG
26TH
ST
BIRCH
TREE CT
25TH
ST
24TH
HAL
F ST
24TH
ST
OCEAN TRACE LN
CLARALN
PINE SONG LN
17TH
HAL
F ST
19TH
ST
ACKISSAVE
FOURSEASONS CT
FOSTER
LN
AUTUMNLAKES CT
SHOREVIEW CT
PACIFIC AVE
GLENGARRY CT
KENYACT
BARNAC
LE CT
CYPRESS AVE
CARVER AVE
REDBIRDCT
PARKS AVE
CYPRESS AVE
NORFOL
K AV
E
ALLEY
14TH
ST
FOUNTA
INLAKE P
L
15TH
ST
27TH
ST
N BIRDNECK RD
C AVE
BIRCH
LAKE R
D
COASTALWALK PL
27TH
ST
OSPREY
POINT
TRL
COURAGE WAY
MARSHCREEK CT
OCEAN
TRACE
ARCH
24TH
ST
TROOPER CT
WOODFE
RN PL
SALTAIRE CT
HOLLY RD
MEDITERRANEAN AVE
NIGHTHAWKPL
ALLEY
TENBEE LN
AMERICUS AVE
A ST
BEACH
TOWN DR
POLO CT
SUMMERVILLECT
WINTERVILLECT
WATERFRONTCV
14TH
ST
PINEYBRANCH CT
POST CANYON RD
PINE
SONG
PL
WASHINGTONAVE
BURFORD AVE
SUNNINGHILLCT
ARCTIC CIR
PINEYBRANCH DR
OLD VIRGINIA BEACH RD
16TH
ST
PINE TOPS CT
LORETT
A LN
14TH
ST
LORA
N CT
PARKS AVE
ALLEY
SEAWATCH
CV
MAXIMUS SQ
HOPE AVE
15TH
HAL
F ST
23RD
ST
BIRCH
LAKE
CRES
15TH
ST
15TH
HALF
ST
26TH
ST
INTEGRITYWAY
20TH
ST
COASTAWAY DR
25TH
HAL
F ST
22ND S
T
BIRDNECK CIR
ELIZABETH CT
SEABRIDGE RD
ARCTIC CRES
SEA POINTE CT
E PINEY BRANCH DRBA
RBERTON CT
JIM COOK DR
MANO
OMIN
PL
18TH
ST
20TH
ST
20TH
HAL
F ST
22ND
HAL
F ST
23RD
HAL
F ST
21ST
HAL
F ST
21ST
ST
23RD
ST
22ND
ST
13TH
ST
26TH
HAL
F ST
MOCKINGBIRD DR
23RD ST
ALLEY
FOUNTAIN LAKE DR
VIRG
INIA
BEA
CH B
LVD
JEFFERSON AVE
24TH
ST
LAKEWOOD CIR
SHOREHAM CT
264
BLOOM PKWY
ATLANTIS DR
RIVER BIRCH CT
PAVI
LION
DR
264
264
EDEN ROC CIR
264
24thStreetPark
Seatack Park
17th StreetPark
VA. BeachPark #2
Seabridge
Square Park
Nor
folk
Ave
Tra
il
OceanfrontBeach Park
Oceanfront BoardwalkPark
ViB
E Pa
rkle
tV
iBE
Park
ATLANTIC OCEAN
N. LAKE HOLLY
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LEGEND
Water
Strategic Growth Area
Existing Resort Area SGA
Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area
Proposed Expanded Boundary
MarinaDistrict
Central Beach District
City Parks
Public Park
Boardwalk Greenbelt
Boardwalk Park
Multi Use Trail
Public Beach
Connector Park
Building Use
Commercial
Residential
Church
Government
Parking Garage
School
RESORT AREA - CENTRAL BEACH DISTRICT0 300 600 900
Feet
SOUTHSIDE RD
WINS
TON
SALE
M AV
E
INDIAN AVE
CASPIANAVE
BALTIC AVE
NORFOL
K AVE
13TH ST
ARCTIC AVE
TERR
ACE
AVE
SAN MARCOS LN
CROATAN CT
THE MIDWAY
11TH
ST
BALTICWALK
ALLEY
12TH
ST
TWIL
IGHT
LN
HEADQUARTERS RD
S ATLANTIC AVE
CHRISTINE DR
SPEN
CER
CTPINE
ACRE
CIR
VIRGINIA DARE DR
LAKE
DR
ARCTIC AVE
14TH
ST
MARY
LAND
AVE
SAND
Y CT
10TH
ST
BARCLAYSQ
4TH
ST
VIRG
INIA
AVE
CLOSEAVE
BALTICAVE
SURFSIDE AVE
LEISURESQ
CYPRESSAVE
GOLD
SBOR
OAV
E
OLD RUDEE
BLVD
TERRACECT
SEA
TRACE CT
LAKE DR
ALLE
Y
ATLANTIC AVE
HARBOUR PT
2ND
ST
3RD
ST
CARIBBEAN AVE
BALTIC AVE
CROATANHILLS CT
INDIAN AVE
HARBOUR PT
RUDEE
POINT RD
CLOS
E AV
E
9TH ST
14TH
ST
AQUA
LN
8TH
ST
9TH
ST
MEDITERRANEAN AVE
ARCTIC CIR
CYPRESS AVE
GRACE AVE
PARKS AVE
HOBART AVE
BUSHNELL CT
PACIFIC AVE
5TH
ST
ALLE
Y
ALLE
Y
6TH
ST
7TH
ST
ATLANTIC AVE
MARY
LAND
AVE
12TH
ST
11TH
HAL
F ST
BUSH
NELL
DR
9TH
ST
D ST
GENERAL BOOTH BLVD
KENN
EDY
AVE
GREE
NSBO
RO A
VE
LIGHTHOUSE PT
VANDERBILT AVE
RUDEE AVE
9TH
ST
HIGH
POI
NT A
VE
TERR
ACE
AVE
MARY
LAND
AVE
SECOTAN RD
SEA OAKS CT
CROATAN HILLS DR
ARCTIC CRES
RUDE
E CT
PINEWO
OD DR
HIGH
POI
NT A
VE
SEQU
OIA
WAY
MACE
HIL
L ST
CROATAN RD
WINS
TON
SALE
M AV
E
14TH
ST
GOLD
SBOR
O AV
E
DELA
WARE
AVE
9TH
ST
13TH
ST
CARO
LINA
AVE
10TH
ST
COASTAL DR
KERRY LN
WAREHOUSE RD
ALLEY
ALLEY
FISHERMANS BND
FORT RALEIGH DR
LAKEWOOD CIR
CroatanBeach Park
Virginia Marine
Science Museum
Owl Creek
Boat Ramp
Nor
folk
Ave
Tra
il
RudeeHeights
Parcel 1
Rudee Heights
Parcel 2
Rudee Heights
Parcel 3
OceanfrontBeach Park
OceanfrontBoardwalk
ParkGrommetIsland Park
ATLANTIC OCEAN
S. LAKE HOLLY
N. LAKE HOLLY
LAKE RUDEE
LAKE WESLEY
RU
DEE
INLE
T
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LEGEND
Water
Strategic Growth Area
Existing Resort Area SGA
Virginia Aquarium and Owls Creek Area
Proposed Expanded Boundary
MarinaDistrict
Central Beach District
City Parks
Public Park
Boardwalk Greenbelt
Boardwalk Park
Multi Use Trail
Public Beach
Connector Park
Building Use
Commercial
Residential
Church
Government
Parking Garage
School
RESORT AREA - MARINA DISTRICT0 300 600 900
Feet
Workshop Warm-Up
1. What are your favorite places to visit/things to do in the Resort Area?
2. In your opinion, what is missing in the Resort Area?
• Beach• Events• Shopping• Dining• Recreation• Other
Exercise 1: Gateways / Sense of Arrival
Exercise 1: Gateways / Sense of Arrival
Exercise 1: Gateways / Sense of Arrival (10 mins)
• 21st Street @ the end of Rt 264• Rudee District @ the bridge• General Booth Boulevard @ the Virginia Aquarium • Atlantic Avenue @ transition from the North End into Resort Area• 17th Street / Virginia Beach Boulevard @ Birdneck Intersection• Norfolk Avenue @ Birdneck Intersection
1. What is the most important gateway to create a better sense of arrival?
2. When you envision a gateway, what element would represent the Virginia Beach style/aesthetic best?
• Accent lights• Large public art• Water feature• Different Landscaping• Different Street furnishings• Distinct marker• Other
Exercise 2: Getting Around the Resort Area
Multimodal Corridors
• Streets for everyone• Safe access for all• Cross the street• Walk to shops• Bike to work• Take a bus/train• Plus drive safely to destinations
Exercise 2: Getting Around the Resort Area (10 mins)
• Bike share• More structured parking• More on-street parking• Predictable, convenient trolley routes or shuttles• Safe and connected sidewalks and trails• Other
1. What would make getting to and around the Resort Area easier?
Exercise 3: Parking
Exercise 3: Parking (10 mins)
1. How can parking in the Resort Area be improved?
2. Would you be willing to park farther away from the beach if you could
take a fun, predictable shuttle right to the sand?
• More parking spaces in the right places, for example: Spaces adjacent to gateway entrances Spaces adjacent to event spaces Equally distribute spaces along entire oceanfront Serve district concepts (ex. Vibe or Marina, etc.)
• An App that allows you to view and reserve available parking spaces in advance• Drop-off areas• Valet parking• Bollards to close off areas for special events• Other
Exercise 4: Pedestrian-friendly Streetscapes
Exercise 4: Pedestrian-friendly Streetscapes
• Pedestrian lighting• Landscaping• Shade• Wide sidewalks• Street furnishings• Bike racks• Signage & Wayfinding
Great streets in great cities are designed for the pedestrian (the pickiest,
slowest-moving user). If the pedestrian is comfortable, the street generally
works for everyone else. Think about the following:
Exercise 4: Pedestrian-friendly Streetscapes (10 mins)
• Atlantic Avenue (1st to15th Street) • Atlantic Avenue (15th to 25th Street)• Pacific Avenue (15th to 25th Street)• Pacific Avenue (25th to 40th Street)• Norfolk Avenue
1. Which streets/areas do you think have the most immediate need for
improvement?
2. What would you prioritize along Atlantic Avenue?• Trolley in separate lane(s)• Separate bike lanes• Outdoor cafe space• Event/performance space• On-street parking• Pedestrian-only blocks closed to vehicles
• 17th Street / VA Beach Boulevard• Central Beach - North/ South Avenues Cypress to Arctic
Exercise 5: Connected Open Spaces | Parks and Recreation
Exercise 5: Connected Open Spaces | Parks and Recreation (10 mins)
Love it? Like it? Eh. Not so much. Please no!
Maintain public views to the ocean?
Additional bathrooms at the connector parks
(beach access)?
Public day-use showers?
Public day-use storage lockers?
Enhancement of existing parks?
More recreation equipment at parks?
More shade at existing parks?
Rentable shelters/facilities?
New parks that connect neighborhoods to the
beach (green spaces further inland)?
Event spaces?
Passive green recreation areas?
Public Art?
Performance Space?
Exercise 6: Dedicated Management Entity
• Provide services above and beyond what a City can do on its own for heavily-utilized areas• Management Entities ensure the area is:
1. Welcoming2. Green (beautiful landscaping) & Clean (trash, debris, pet waste, etc. picked up all day)3. Safe 4. Good source data collection 5. Report code/enforcement issues6. Assist with marketing for the area7. Assist with economic development for the area8. Ambassadors present a friendly face and provide eyes on the street9. Fun activities and programming
Exercise 6: Dedicated Management Entity (10 mins)
1. Do you think that the Resort Area could benefit from a dedicated
management entity that would be responsible for keeping the area clean,
green, safe and welcoming?
2. Would you support this if the city had to levy an additional tax on property
owners in this area to pay for it?
Exercise 7: Potential Development Opportunities
OCEANFRONT MASTER PLAN
OCEANFRONT MASTER PLAN
OCEANFRONT MASTER PLANThe Convention Center Hotel Rudee Loop Redevelopment Pier Replacement
Exercise 7: Potential Development Opportunities (10 mins)
1. Which of the following large-scale development proposals are most
needed?
• The Convention Center Hotel• Rudee Loop Redevelopment (Type of development not yet defined) • Pier Replacement
Schedule
MAY NOVEMBEROCTOBERSEPTEMBERAUGUSTJULYJUNE
• RASAP Steering Committee Meeting
• Internal Stakeholders Meeting & One-on-one Interviews
• WPA to provide a Recommended Outline for Document
• RASAP Steering Committee - Interview Debrief and Workshop Brief
• 1st Public Workshop
• Workshop follow-up/debrief
• RASAP Steering Committee - Summary of Open House/Workshop
• Draft RASAP Update due
• RASAP Steering Committee - Draft RASAP Update
• Brief Planning Commission – Special Workshop
• Brief City Council
• 2nd Public Workshop
• Workshop follow-up/debrief
• RASAP Steering Committee - Summary of Public Meeting
• Final Draft RASAP Update Document
• RASAP Steering Committee - Final Draft RASAP Document
• Planning Commission Public Hearing
• City Council Public Hearing/Vote
Next Steps:
• Take the Survey:
www.publicinput.com/RASAP
• See the website for monthly updates:
www.vbgov.com/resortsga
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