MacArthur Center Demolition Delayed | Virginia Beach News

Demolition of the old MacArthur Center is now delayed until late 2027, giving developers extra time to finalize critical design work. The city’s Deputy City Manager, Ron Williams, confirmed the move as part of an “incremental process,” while clearing and auctioning mall assets begins soon. Remaining businesses are being helped relocate, and window coverings will soon go up. A solid development agreement and timeline are targeted for City Council by September. The redevelopment is a major downtown win, especially with grocery chains showing strong interest — a key need since Farm Fresh closed in 2011. Plans include reopening blocked streets and creating a central square. Parking garages on the north and south sides will remain, and private investment is expected for the commercial side. The city has already spent millions acquiring the property and buying out Dillard’s lease, confident the project will be financially sound and transform the space into a vibrant new hub for Norfolk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3fe00ad0bcd2962