Virginia Beach, VA
Type:
Civic + Cultural
Client:
Virginia Beach Economic Development
Developed for the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development, the Central Beach Small Area Plan: A Vision for Central Beach translates a wide range of community voices into a shared, implementable vision for a district positioned between established neighborhoods, major civic destinations, and the ViBe Creative District. Through a process rooted in consensus building, Dills Architects helped align residents, stakeholders, and city leadership around guiding principles that inform everyday decision-making long after adoption. Developed in partnership with Renaissance Planning and adopted by City Council, the plan functions as both vision and tool—providing clear guidance for city staff while remaining flexible enough to respond to change over time.
Project Type: City-adopted small area master plan
Delivery: Consensus-driven planning process with Renaissance Planning; City Council adoption
Scope + Systems: District-wide framework for land use, mobility, public space, stormwater, resilience, parking, and phased redevelopment
Status + Timing: Completed; plan adopted and guiding implementation (2024–present)
Collaborators:
Renaissance Planning  |  urban design
