Norfolk casino project secures critical approval from city board

This week, the Norfolk casino project—which aims to build a paved parking lot adjacent to the Minor League Baseball Stadium at Harbor Park—obtained crucial approval.

The 9.35 acres of land that the city currently owns and uses as a stadium parking lot would become the site of the Norfolk casino, assuming it receives full approval and the go-ahead from the Virginia Lottery, the state's casino regulator. The paved land will be sold for $10.5 million by the city.

 

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It's exciting to hear that the Norfolk casino project has reached a significant milestone by obtaining crucial approval this week. The decision to build the casino on the 9.35 acres of land currently used as a stadium parking lot next to the Minor League Baseball Stadium at Harbor Park is undoubtedly a strategic move. The sale of the land for $10.5 million will not only enable the city to generate revenue but also has the potential to boost economic development in the area.

This approval marks a significant step forward for the project, but as you mentioned, the final green light from the Virginia Lottery, the state's casino regulator, is still pending. Once the project receives full approval, it will be interesting to see how the Norfolk casino unfolds and what kind of impact it will have on the local community, job creation, tourism, and overall economic growth.

The transformation of the current parking lot into a bustling casino complex could bring new opportunities and entertainment options to Norfolk residents and visitors. It will be important to monitor how the project progresses and how it aligns with the city's long-term development goals and priorities.