March 2023 Enews

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Colonial Place | Riverview Civic League

Historic Neighborhoods in the Heart of Norfolk


March 2023

Civic League E-news

Save the Date for the 22nd Annual CPRV Front Porch Art Walk

Colonial Place–Riverview’s 2023 Front Porch Art Walk is like no other in Hampton Roads. In its 22nd year, Colonial Place & Riverview resident artists will showcase original works of art and creativity on their front porches throughout the day’s walking tour. The Front Porch Art Walk has grown and changed from its inception in 1998 when artist and CPRV resident Sheila Robinson conceived the idea to highlight and support local fine artists. 

     
   

Asphalt Art Comes to Colonial Place

During our February Civic League meeting, Colonial Place resident, Melissa Seek presented her idea of adding asphalt art to Colonial Place and Riverview. The Civic League voted in favor of pursuing this project! 

     

President's Corner: March 2023

To show our community what the Civic League does, here is what we have been up to the past few months on behalf of our residents:

  • Asphalt Art is Approved!
  • New 4-Way Stop Sign in Riverview
  • New Membership Chair
  • Sinkhole Repairs
  • Riverview Commercial Corridor Pilot Program
  • LeGrand Comes to Riverview
  • New Advertising Options Available on CPRV.net
  • More

     

Civic League Meeting: 

March 13th | 6:30 PM

 Join us as we discuss issues within the neighborhood. Meetings are in-person at Kingdom Embassy Church, 645 Mayflower Road or virtual through Zoom. The guest speaking will be presenting a housing market report.


     

Special Election!

   

We have a nomination for the elected board position of Neighborhood Representative. Please join us for the March meeting so you can meet the new nominee and vote!

     

Track Crime in Norfolk

Crime continues to be on the rise throughout the city of Norfolk, the state of Virginia and the entire country.  The Norfolk Police Department crime mapping program provides public access to crime data in the City of Norfolk.

     

4-Way Stop Sign Comes to Riverview


     

The History of CPRV

Since their early 20th-century beginnings as streetcar suburbs of Norfolk, Virginia, the adjoining historic neighborhoods of Colonial Place and Riverview have evolved into a vibrant, active community that a diverse citizenry now calls home.  Each month, we will highlight and showcase a property from the two neighborhoods and provide some history. 

Check it out often to see if we highlight your house!

     

Get Involved and Join the CPRV Civic League Today!

We live in an amazing neighborhood and only through your membership can we do any of the great projects and activities in our community like:


🌳 Beautification of our neighborhood with clean-up days and crape myrtle pruning

🌳 Dog park maintenance and improvement

🌳 Social events like the Garden Party, Tailgate, and paddle-boarding!

🌳 And so much more!


Membership dues for the Colonial Place/Riverview Civic League are $10.00 per year for each person under 65 and $5.00 per year for each person 65 and over. 

     
   

Interesting in Advertising on CPRV.net?


Online advertising is one of the most effective ways for businesses of all sizes to expand their reach, find new customers, and diversify their revenue streams.

With CPRV.net and our Facebook Group page, advertisers can directly reach neighbors who wish to support local businesses and organizations. 


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News & Resources

Gosnold Ave – Gravity Sewer Repair

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Utilities has hired East West Construction to repair and rehabilitate the sewer line in your neighborhood along a section of Gosnold Ave. The project area is shown on the map on the back [see below images].

Planned Start of Construction: March 2024
Anticipated End of Construction: June 2024
Access: Access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout construction with detours around the work zone. The City and our contractor will do our best to minimize the unavoidable disruptions associated with construction.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the city’s on-site construction inspector, Charles Davis. He can be reached by cell phone at (757) 647-9940 to respond quickly. You may also contact the project manager, Tiba Salim at (757) 266-9491.

For more info visit: www.norfolk.gov/utilitiesimprovements.

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General Members Meeting | March 11, 2024

Tommy Leeman, candidate for Norfolk City Mayor, spoke about his background and platform followed by a brief Q&A session including his thoughts on redevelopment of MacArthur Center, Military Circle Mall and the forthcoming Casino project.

Representatives from the Colley Community Center gave a presentation on their mission, initiatives timeline and how the many ways the community can contribute.

Jason Im spoke on behalf of Riverview Shell, pursuing an ABC permit in compliance with the façade grant recently awarded by the city. A motion to vote was brought forth from the floor, seconded and put to vote with all voting parties in favor and no parties vocally against

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General Members Meeting | February 12, 2024

Norfolk City Mayor, Kenny Alexander, and Norfolk City Manager, Patrick Roberts spoke about the recent updates from the city. Following the Mayor and City Manager’s engaging presentation, a brief Q&A session allowed for further discussion. Watch the entire meeting below. Congratulations to the new Secretary of the Civic League Board. – Stephanie Clark.

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Life is sweet because you live here!

Starting the first day of February, a “love note” from Cupid will magically appear on random doorsteps to kick off this heartwarming event. Inside the note, you’ll find a “Heart” sign and simple instructions to join the fun. For those familiar, this is the same idea as getting Boo’d at Halloween.

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