Arts District Will Connect Downtown To Ghent

An article by Inside Business points out that the proposed Arts District in the area surrounding Granby St. north of Brambleton Ave. will bridge Downtown Norfolk with Ghent.

Essentially, the district would be an area for artists to live, work, play, and display their talents.  The proposal, piloted by Jesse Scaccia and Hannah Serrano of AltDaily, takes the entire area north of Brambleton Ave. all the way west towards Harrison Opera House, the Chrysler Museum and the Chrysler Glass Studio, already popular art attractions.  

City leaders are working on loosening up on strict city ordinances and zoning changes for the area to allow for more public art displays, art galleries, studios, and restaurants.  Parks and community gardens have been mentioned as well.  The city and Arts District organizers are also looking at benefits such as tax breaks to make things easier on those who look to post up in the area.
In what could be a preview of the Arts District, Team Better Block will work with local volunteers to revive the neighborhood on April 12th and 13th in an effort to show city leaders and investors the potential.  For more in this event or to volunteer, click here. 

Organizers have also created a Facebook page to drum up support.