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Newport News council approves rezoning for Carlton advanced manufacturing site
Summary
The Newport News City Council voted 6–0 April 28 to rezone the Carlton site on Yorktown Road to M‑1 light industrial with proffers, a move city and regional economic development supporters said would make the 143–145‑acre property 'development ready' for advanced manufacturing and logistics projects.
The Newport News City Council unanimously adopted ordinance CZ20260001 April 28 to rezone the Carlton Advanced Manufacturing site on Yorktown Road to M‑1 light industrial with proffers.
Supporters told council the rezoning is intended to position the city to attract large-scale manufacturing and logistics projects. "This is a competitiveness decision," Doug Smith, president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, told council, calling the site a "rare asset" with interstate visibility, CSX rail access and capacity for what he described as…
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