Economic development--Virginia--Norfolk

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One scrapbook of clippings featured in a section of the newspaper titled "One Hundred Years of Norfolk." Each article includes the following description: "A Retrospective Glance Over the Local History of the Century Just Closed. - A Magnificent Record of Steady Advance Despite War and Pestilence - A Pen Picture of Norfolk in 1800 - What it Cost to Live Here a Century Ago - From Less than 8,000 Inhabitants to Our Present Busy City and Its Populous Suburbs."

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Mid-20th century to early-21st century pamphlets, brochures, booklets, and other promotional materials relating to planning, development, and redevelopment in Norfolk, Virginia. Most of the materials relate to downtown Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Historical volumes recording the history of the Borough and City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, primarily from 1736 to the 1920s. These materials include records of Common Council, Common Hall, Select Council, and the Finance Committee of City Council. Also included are records concerning the formation and development of the Town of Berkley from 1890-1923, as well as the organization of Atlantic City Ward from 1890-1898. This collection also includes a record of city ordinances,...

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Clippings from the Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Dispatch concerning topics relating to Norfolk, Virginia and the Hampton Roads region, primarily current events and city government. Subjects include redevelopment, schools, streets, wharves, docks, terminals, tunnels, bridges, ferries, railroads, water supply, fluoridation, public health, public safety, zoning, revenue, elections, and annexation.

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Printed ephemera from 1920-2014 collected by the City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. Subject matter includes city government, economic development, business and commerce, redevelopment, and local elections.

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One 1996 proposed operating and capital improvement budget and one 2002 approved budget summary presentation of the City of Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Publications from the City of Norfolk Department of Development in Norfolk, Virginia.

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One circa 1985 promotional album seeking requests for qualifications to develop 20 acres in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, namely the vicinity of MacArthur Center. The album includes aerial views of downtown Norfolk, a general invitation for participation by Mayor Joseph A. Leafe, and promotional literature to entice potential developers to submit proposals.

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of administrative records from the Department of Neighborhood Services.  Most administrative records contained within come from the Division of Community Engagement within the department, and pertains to initiatives such as Neighbors Building Neighborhoods and Neighborhood Academy.  Records are also subdivided by specific neighborhoods and communities within the City of Norfolk.  Records included are meeting minutes, agendas, reports, presentations, surveys,...

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Backup files of reports and plans contained on CD-ROM and USB storage.