A bill that would help facilitate construction of a new Norfolk arena has taken a step forward, clearing a state senate committee. (more…)
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Bill Could Facilitate New Hampton Roads Arena
Under legislation proposed by a Virginia lawmaker, a newly created authority would lead the construction of a new Hampton Roads arena. (more…)
Virginia Beach rejects arena proposal
Well, that didn’t take long: last night the Virginia Beach City Council rejected a proposal by Drakkar America to fund a new 22,000-seat arena on the city’s Oceanfront area, saying the city couldn’t afford to back the project. The proposal would have had the city guaranteeing all the debt on the $350-million project, an amount […]
New 22,000-seat arena pitched for Hampton Roads
Drakkar America, a Norfolk consulting firm, is pitching a 22,000-seat arena for the Virginia Beach waterfront near the Convention Center and is looking for assistance from the city to help cover the $350-million price tag. The Virginia Beach City Council will discuss the matter tonight in closed session. The proposal from David Tollacksen is still […]
