Russell says 2,600 people have completed a survey asking for input on the proposals, with 8,000 open-ended comments. Virginia Beach is also currently considering plans to redevelop the area at the southern end of the resort area, known as the Rudee Loop. A groundbreaking date has not been confirmed. In 2023, the City of Virginia Beach is slated to fund an additional $12 million to cover increased construction costs for an entertainment venue and offsite infrastructure. News 3 reached out to Venture to find out where financing stands but has not heard back yet. The artificial surf park and mixed-use development between 18th and 20th Streets is still 'a go,' according to city spokesperson Tiffany Russell, who added that December 31 marked a financing 'checkpoint' for developer Venture Realty Group.
Virginia Beach has several major developments in the works, with none larger than the $350 million, Pharrell Williams-backed Atlantic Park a.k.a. HRBT Expansion Overnight concrete pour of the South Island headwall at HRBT expansion.
