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Virginia Beach council members report strong turnout at Town Center and boardwalk events, remind public of comp plan sessions
Summary
Council members described a successful Town Center New Year’s Eve activation and a heavily attended boardwalk ‘first night’ hike, and urged public participation in upcoming comprehensive plan sessions.
Virginia Beach City Council members said recent holiday events drew large public participation and used liaison reports to remind residents about upcoming comprehensive-plan outreach.
Council members reported that, for the first time, New Year’s Eve festivities were held in the Fountain Plaza at Town Center with a national headliner and retail participation, and that the event activated the center of Town Center despite rain. A separate council member said the boardwalk’s first-night hike on Jan. 1 drew more than 3,000 attendees despite bad weather. Council members also noted seasonal appearances such as an early Santa visit that preceded the events. During liaison reports the council encouraged residents to participate in the comprehensive-plan sessions, noting a public meeting scheduled for Thursday evening and asking citizens to watch city announcements for dates and locations.
