Eagles’ Nest Identified on Development Site
A citizen of Suffolk recently spoke at City Council about bald eagles nesting on the old VDOT campus at 1700 N Main Street. This property… Read More »Eagles’ Nest Identified on Development Site
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Environmental Concerns at Riversbend
According to the environmental studies (attached below) conducted on the old VDOT site at 1700 N Main Street, there were numerous soil and water samples… Read More »Environmental Concerns at Riversbend
Is Riversbend Part of a Trade-Off?
Is the City using approval for the Riversbend rezoning project as a trade-off to accomplish certain CIP projects sooner? That was the impression I had… Read More »Is Riversbend Part of a Trade-Off?
UPDATE on FOIA Violation
After the last article was published, the city reached out to provide the withheld email. In the original article, Riversbend FOIA Issue – FOIA… Read More »UPDATE on FOIA Violation
Riversbend FOIA Issue – FOIA Violations Are Piling Up!
The FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) violations by the City of Suffolk are starting to pile up! The latest is from a FOIA request asking… Read More »Riversbend FOIA Issue – FOIA Violations Are Piling Up!
2025 City of Suffolk Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
The City of Suffolk’s recently released 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) paints a picture of a municipality in a remarkably strong financial position. While… Read More »2025 City of Suffolk Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Cluster Development
The City of Suffolk touts Cluster Developments as a way to conserve environmentally sensitive areas, but is it just a developer give-away in disguise? … Read More »Cluster Development
Suffolk’s Most Dangerous Road
It isn’t an exaggeration to state that Manning Road is one of the most dangerous and deadliest roads in the City of Suffolk. The… Read More »Suffolk’s Most Dangerous Road
The Fear Factor
A common quote that developers use when faced with public opposition is: “If not this, then something worse.” I have seen this time and time… Read More »The Fear Factor