Norfolk, VA (July 3, 2025) – Gilbane Development Company (GDC) has been selected to lead construction on the approximately $1 billion planned redevelopment of the Young Terrace and Calvert Square neighborhoods in the St. Paul’s area of Norfolk.
The transformation project selection committee, made up of Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) and City of Norfolk officials, selected GDC from a shortlisted trio of firms that filed submissions to NRHA’s initial Request for Proposal (RFP). The master developer selection is the latest step in the public transformation process to redevelop the neighborhoods, both decades old. Earlier this year, NRHA and project partners hosted several community meetings to gather community opinion and input throughout the planning phase.
The next step is the hosting of a public, four-day design workshop, known as a charrette, July 14-17, at The Murray Center, 455 E. Brambleton Ave. The charrette provides residents, and the general public, an opportunity to help shape the vision for the redevelopment by contributing ideas and feedback during open workshop sessions. This phase of planning is meant to deepen community involvement and visually demonstrate how the ideas and concerns expressed are being incorporated into the final design.
Community members are encouraged to attend multiple sessions to engage directly with NRHA, City officials and GDC’s development team and witness the progression of the neighborhood transformation project in real time. The design workshops will culminate with a master plan presentation on Thursday, July 17.
Charrette 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.
Officials from NRHA, GDC and their consultant associates will be available for media comment from 9-11 a.m., every day. On Tuesday and Wednesday of the week, media interviews will also be available from 1-3 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. For additional information, contact Corey Brooks, community relations manager at 757-636-4046 or cbrooks@nrha.us.
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About Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority: Founded in 1940, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) is Virginia’s largest redevelopment and housing authority and a nationwide leader in real estate development and property management. With its annual capital and operating budget, NRHA continually works with Norfolk residents to renew and revitalize the city. For the latest information about NRHA, visit our website at https://nrha.us.