Downtown / The Yard District

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DOWNTOWN/THE YARD DISTRICT

Excitement Surrounds a New Vision

Downtown has a long history of industry and commerce. It is home to the nation’s only shipyard that builds both nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines; two waterfront terminals for exporting coal and a state-owned port facility specializing in the transport of break-bulk and roll-on/roll-off products. Now, a new vision reimagines the district to include better connectivity to neighborhoods, improved transit options, reuse of historic buildings for housing and offices, a redefined gateway at Downtown’s main entrance at Washington Ave & 28th St. and an enhanced waterfront with a public pier and other amenities for workers and residents alike.

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News From Downtown

September 13, 2023

Monument Companies Leads a Downtown Reimagined Plan Reutilization Project

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December 19, 2021

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July 15, 2021
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March 8, 2021
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A Brand New Look with the help of the Façade Improvement Grant

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March 8, 2021
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Provost Construction Leads Revitalization of Restaurant Row

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June 30, 2017

Master Machine & Tool Co.

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April 28, 2017

Custom Vinyl Products

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February 16, 2017

Newport News Shipbuilding Foundry & North Yard Improvements

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