Norfolk Readies Itself For Waterside Negotiations

The Pilot reports that Norfolk City Council met yesterday during a closed session to discuss their strategy for negotiating a deal with Cordish Cos. on Waterside.  The behind closed doors meeting was necessary in order for the city to get on the same page, while at the same time not revealing their hand before negotiating with Cordish.

The Cordish proposal involves using the existing structure and knocking out portions the front and rear walls and replacing them with glass.  This would open up a view of the Elizabeth River from Waterside Drive.  The entertainment venue would include about a dozen new chain restaurants, a marketplace selling items unique to the Hampton Roads area, and an entertainment venue. The location would be reopened as "Waterside Live."