Future of former Military Circle Mall site up for discussion [Video]

NORFOLK, Va. — A pair of consultants is in town this week to help Norfolk City Council and the Norfolk Economic Development Authority (EDA) develop a plan for the former Military Circle Mall site.

Community listening is part of the plan, according to a presentation the consultants gave during the City Council’s work session on Tuesday. Feasibility and market studies are also in the immediate future.

There is some urgency in the timeframe, according to Jeffrey Brooke, chairman of the Economic Development Authority. He said the EDA will run out of funds to manage the former mall site in about another year and a half.

Tuesday’s presentation, however, made it clear that consultants and city leaders are leaning toward a mixed-use development anchored by an indoor sports facility. A light rail stop, multi-family housing, restaurants, …