Waterside District Celebrates Two Major Milestones
Waterside District Celebrates Two Major Milestones
Exterior demolition of annex to commence Monday, May 16 at 10am
Norfolk, VA (May 13, 2016) – The Cordish Companies and the City of Norfolk announced two major milestones in the construction and revitalization of the new Waterside District retail and entertainment complex.
The commencement of demolition of the annex building, which was added to the original Waterside in the 1990s, will begin at 10am on Monday, May 16. When completed, in approximately two weeks, the Waterside building will return to its original historic footprint. The public is invited to share in this milestone by attending the commencement of demolition on Monday, May 16 at 10am.
Monday also marks the second milestone in the revitalization of Waterside with all demolition of the interiors, having been 100% completed, of the historic building at a cost of approximately $2 million.
About Waterside District
Located in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the City of Norfolk’s world-class waterfront and festival site, Waterside District will become a central gathering place for local residents and visitors. A comprehensive $40 million overhaul and rebranding of Norfolk’s iconic Waterside Festival Marketplace will allow visitors to enjoy the best national and local brands and concepts that integrate the downtown with its waterfront. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit http://www.norfolk.gov/waterside.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Real Estate Development, Gaming & Hospitality, Entertainment Management and International Urban Planning & Development. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies’ prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore’s world famous Inner Harbor;; Philadelphia, PA;; Atlantic City, NJ;; Charleston, SC;; Houston, TX;; Louisville, KY;; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.