OtherPendingMacArthur Center, downtown Norfolk, Virginia

MacArthur Center redevelopment (Purchase and Development Agreement)

Norfolk

Description

The city is finalizing a purchase and development agreement for the mall's eventual demolition and replacement with a walkable downtown neighborhood; Council consideration expected November–December.

Impact summary

The largest planned change in downtown Norfolk — breaking up the mega-block mall into a connected, walkable district with a grocery store, hotels, and housing.

Applicant

Address: MacArthur Center, downtown Norfolk, Virginia

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Sep 29, 2026

City Council - Informal Session — September 29, 2026

Related issues (1)

MacArthur Center Mall Redevelopment Contract

The city's long-term plan is to demolish the mall and rebuild the downtown street grid with a grocery store, hotels, housing, and a central square. A purchase and development agreement goes to Council in November or December, and preliminary analyses will be published before that vote.

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