Share Your Thoughts on the Plan for the Future of the Central Beach Area

Residents and businesses located near the Resort Area are invited to review and provide input on draft concepts that envision the future of the Central Beach Area. A public meeting will be 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. 

The Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development and City consultants will share two concept plans that were developed based on previous community engagement. Feedback is being gathered before the final preferred plan is prepared. The concepts are illustrative examples of development scenarios and infrastructure ideas that address opportunities and issues in the study area. The plans specifically demonstrate possibilities for: 

• The areas surrounding the Convention and Sports centers 
• The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 
• The Visitor Information Center 
• Parking 
• Open spaces 
• Stormwater 
• Housing types 
• A sense of arrival 
• Connectivity  

The Virginia Beach Resort Area Strategic Action Plan 2030 (RASAP 2030) was adopted by City Council on June 2, 2020. Since the adoption, Virginia Beach has seen an influx of development interest throughout the city, especially in areas of the Resort, such as the Central Beach Area. 

As a result, a Central Beach Small Area planning process began in the spring of 2024 to directly address and refine a redevelopment plan showing how land should be used within the boundary in accordance with the RASAP vision and zoning regulations. The planning area extends from Birdneck Road to Mediterranean Avenue from west to east and from MOCA to Norfolk Avenue from north to south. The full study scope, process, schedule and work completed to date are available online.  

Can’t make it to the Convention Center? The City will post a survey following the meeting to solicit additional feedback.