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
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
School Proffers
Residential rezoning applications may contain a proffer of a certain dollar amount that is promised to the city to help pay to “expand school capacity.”… Read More »School Proffers
What’s Behind the Riversbend?
A new development called Riversbend is being proposed for the old VDOT location at 1700 N Main St in Suffolk (Suffolk Borough). The developer, NVR,… Read More »What’s Behind the Riversbend?
Port 460 Engineer Giddy Over City Fire Code Amendment
Through efforts by the City Manager’s office, City Council changed Suffolk’s fire code such that it benefits the developers of the Port 460 warehouse project.
Council Reduces Fire Safety Standard
How much risk is City Council exposing the citizens of Suffolk to by lowering the fire flow requirements?