By: Kate Cerone, WPL In 2016, Virginia Beach, Va., reaffirmed its strength in parks and recreation by revealing a new reason to visit the city and enjoy the oceanfront—the Hillier Ignite Fitness Park. Local businessman Luke Hillier formed the Hillier Ignite Foundation and approached architectural
The basics of what you need to know when living in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area
By Chris Ettel (Contributor for Pilot Online) May 18, 2019 If the thought of having to deal with a compliance board in one of our area cities strikes fear in your heart, it shouldn’t. All of us in Hampton Roads are, or should be, stewards of our coastal environment, and these folks serve as
Solutions for sea level rise would change the face of Virginia Beach
By Peter Coutu Staff writer May 8, 2019 Updated May 11, 2019 Pilot Online Article VIRGINIA BEACH Council members got a glimpse Tuesday of what Virginia's largest city might look like if it sinks billions of dollars into preparing for 3 feet of sea level rise in the coming decades. The
The Seatack Story
Background As of April 26th, Seatack Elementary School’s much anticipated outdoor garden space is complete. This impactful project was born out of collaboration between the creative mind of Virginia Beach native, artist, and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams and Seatack Elementary students as
High tech flood gates could change look of Virginia Beach
Multi-billion dollar flood fighting proposals up for public comment Posted: May 8, 2019 By: Bret Hall VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Landmark landscapes of the resort city would change dramatically if a number of high-priced proposals to combat sea level rise are carried out. High tech flood
Gardening series to offer workshops on landscape practicalities
Are your plants withering from drinking too much brackish water that’s been creeping into your yard from too many flood tides? With all the rain we’ve been having, are water drainage issues in your yard driving you to drink too? If so, Mike Fox to the rescue! Fox is a senior associate and