NORFOLK, Va. — The St. Pauls Redevelopment Project in Norfolk is well underway with the next phase expected to start this coming fall.
The former Tidewater Gardens public housing complex sat in between St. Paul’s Boulevard and Tidewater Drive, and it was torn down a few years ago.
Now, the city is trying to get more businesses involved in the building process. The city plans to award $30 million in construction contracts for the building phase.
On Thursday, the city and the general contractor hosted a vendor fair in an effort to get more minority-owned and women-owned firms involved in the redevelopment process.
“Breeden is partnering with the developer and city of Norfolk housing authority to bring 25.3% of minorities and women-owned businesses as part of the overall development,” Mark Roy with Breeden Construction, said.
The redevelopment will include 618 apartment units. A few blocks are under construction.
Now, the city is trying to get more businesses involved in the building process. The city plans to award $30 million in construction contracts for the building phase.
On Thursday, the city and the general contractor hosted a vendor fair in an effort to get more minority-owned and women-owned firms involved in the redevelopment process.
“Breeden is partnering with the developer and city of Norfolk housing authority to bring 25.3% of minorities and women-owned businesses as part of the overall development,” Mark Roy with Breeden Construction, said.
The redevelopment will include 618 apartment units. A few blocks are under construction.
The city says the development will be mixed-income housing. They also say former Tidewater residents are welcome to move back.
Originally published here on wtkr.com on May 25, 2023. Written by Leondra Head.
