NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Gilbane Development Company has been selected as the master developer for the redevelopment of Norfolk’s Young Terrace and Calvert Square neighborhoods, a project estimated to cost $1 billion.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) announced that Gilbane Development Company will lead the effort to transform the aging public housing units into modern mixed-income properties. Both properties are close to 70 years old. They are located in Norfolk’s St. Paul’s Quadrant.
The redevelopment project will impact more than 2,000 residents and involve more than 1,000 homes. Officials are hopeful the new mixed-income properties will foster a safer and more prosperous environment for the community.
Earlier this year, NRHA hosted several meetings to gather community input.
The next step is a 4-day public design workshop scheduled for July 14-17, 2025 at The Murray Center, located at 455 E. Brambleton Ave. This is an opportunity for community members to learn about and contribute their input on the future developments. The workshop will end with a master presentation.
Below is the complete schedule:
- Monday, July 14
- Afternoon design work session: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Kickoff meeting (dinner provided): 5:30-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 15
- Morning design work session (Streets and Infrastructure): 8:30 a.m.-noon.
- Afternoon design work session (Open space and Amenities): 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Progress presentation (Initial Concepts): 5:30-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 16
- Morning design work session: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Buildings session starts at 10 a.m.).
- Afternoon session: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, July 17
- Morning session: 8:30 a.m.-noon.
- Master Plan presentation (dinner provided): 5:30-7 p.m.
Transportation is available for NRHA residents each day at the Calvert Square Envision Center, 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. and at the Young Terrace Multipurpose Center, 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. On July 15 and 16, there is also a 12:45 p.m. pickup.
As Norfolk leaders continue their efforts to revitalize the Young Terrace and Calvert Square neighborhoods, the involvement of Gilbane Development Company marks a significant step forward in the ambitious project, which has a projected state date of 2027.
NRHA has partnered with the United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) to assist residents of Young Terrace and Calvert Square during the redevelopment.
“Together, we will work directly with hundreds of families to help them set and achieve personalized goals, empowering them with more choices for their futures,” said Mark Uren, UWSHR chief executive officer.
Young Terrace and Calvert Square are among three public housing communities being demolished as part of the St. Paul’s Area Transformation Project.
The third is Tidewater Gardens. In April, crews broke ground on what will soon be home to Kinship at Kindred. The relocation and demolition process at Tidewater Gardens began in 2019.
According to the project website, the transformation of Tidewater Gardens is scheduled to be completed by December 2026.
For more information on the transformation efforts, visit this link.