Virginia Real Estate and Musings: December 2009

The Art Institute Opens in Virginia Beach

the art institute of virginia beachThe Art Institute recently opened a campus in Virginia Beach and will officially hold it's first day of classes there on January 11, 2010.

Located at 2 Columbus Center, the campus is conveniently located in the Virginia Beach Town Center.

"The Art Institutes schools have earned a strong, national reputation for excellence in creative arts education, and we look forward to bringing our signature culinary, fashion, design, and media arts programs to Virginia Beach," says John Mazzoni, president of The Art Institutes.  “We see our expansion in the Virginia Beach community as a great opportunity to provide an inspiring environment to a new, creative class of students, while preparing them well to enter the workforce.”

The Art Institute of Virginia Beach will offer the following programs:

  • Advertising
  • Culinary Arts Management
  • Fashion and Retail Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Media Arts and Animation
  • Photographic Imaging
  • Web Design and Interactive Media

For more information, call the Art Institute of Virginia Beach at:  877-437-4428 or click here to visit their website.

 

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1 commentTina Merritt - Virginia Real Estate • December 20 2009 02:18PM

Floyd E. Kellam High School to Move to New Site

school signThe little country high school that could.....

Once remotely removed from the hustle and bustle of Virginia Beach development, Kellam High School stood solid as the "Green Line" approached and neighborhoods sprouted all around it in the past 25 years.  Built in 1962, Kellam High School, one of the City's most popular schools, became overcrowded and outdated.

In the beginning of this month, a new, 108 acre site was chosen for the new Kellam High School.  Located at the corner of West Neck Rd. and North Landing Rd., the new site will allow for a larger school, more parking and spacious athletic fields.  This new location is more than three times the size of the current site.

The land already has utilities present so development should move forward once the sale is closed and the design is formalized.

Rising high school students going to Kellam beware...the Municipal Center area is speeding ticket central and with the increased traffic from the new school, will probably become even more so.  Also, the question arises regarding the need to expand North Landing and Princess Anne Roads...will this ever happen?

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realtor technology spotlight awardTina Merritt and her Associates. can be reached at email:  tina@nestrealtygroup.com or 757-287-6338.

Our Network consists of both buyer and listing specialists helping buyers and sellers in Southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, Virginia.  In Southwest Virginia, the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Pulaski, Dublin, Floyd, Narrows, Pembroke, Pearisburg, Glen Lyn, Rich Creek, Check, Hiwassee, Indian Valley, Parrott, Newport, Shawsville, Pilot, McCoy, Long Shop, Fairlawn, Wythe, Draper, Willis, Sowers, Elliston, Eggleston, Ironto, Riner, Auburn, Rogers, Giles County, Montgomery County, Floyd County, Pulaski County.

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0 commentsTina Merritt - Virginia Real Estate • December 19 2009 02:22PM

Another Hurdle Overcome in Jordan Bridge Replacement

picture of a bridgeOn Friday, the United States Coast Guard gave it's approval for a $100 million dollar replacement for the Jordan Bridge.  The existing Jordan Bridge has been closed since November, 2008.

The plan is to have the new bridge constructed by the middle of 2011.  The new bridge will also have a new toll of $2.00.

The new Jordan Bridge will be 145 feet high.  This is not acceptable to some in the area's shipping industry.  They feel that larger and more modern ships will not be able to clear the new bridge.  The bridge's developer, Figg Bridge, did widen the bridge's horizontal clearance in response to complaints in the original design.

According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, building the bridge any higher is not possible due to I-464 and a SPSA plant adjacent to the bridge.

Area residents and businesses who have relied on the Jordan Bridge in the past should be pleased to learn that the replacement will be completed in approximately 18 months.

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realtor technology spotlight awardTina Merritt and her Associates. can be reached at email:  tina@nestrealtygroup.com or 757-287-6338.

Our Network consists of both buyer and listing specialists helping buyers and sellers in Southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, Virginia.  In Southwest Virginia, the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Pulaski, Dublin, Floyd, Narrows, Pembroke, Pearisburg, Glen Lyn, Rich Creek, Check, Hiwassee, Indian Valley, Parrott, Newport, Shawsville, Pilot, McCoy, Long Shop, Fairlawn, Wythe, Draper, Willis, Sowers, Elliston, Eggleston, Ironto, Riner, Auburn, Rogers, Giles County, Montgomery County, Floyd County, Pulaski County.

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0 commentsTina Merritt - Virginia Real Estate • December 19 2009 01:09PM

Speechless Saturday....Winter Storm in Blacksburg, VA

photo of snow in blacksburg va

This was taken after it had been snowing for about 2 hours....we ended up with 15 1/2 inches.  The forecast is calling for more snow this afternoon.   Interstate 81 southbound was shut down due to the storm.  Graduation ceremonies for Radford University were canceled; however, the ceremonies for Virginia Tech took place as planned.

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realtor technology spotlight awardTina Merritt and her Associates. can be reached at email:  tina@nestrealtygroup.com or 757-287-6338.

Our Network consists of both buyer and listing specialists helping buyers and sellers in Southeast Virginia, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, Virginia.  In Southwest Virginia, the New River Valley, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Pulaski, Dublin, Floyd, Narrows, Pembroke, Pearisburg, Glen Lyn, Rich Creek, Check, Hiwassee, Indian Valley, Parrott, Newport, Shawsville, Pilot, McCoy, Long Shop, Fairlawn, Wythe, Draper, Willis, Sowers, Elliston, Eggleston, Ironto, Riner, Auburn, Rogers, Giles County, Montgomery County, Floyd County, Pulaski County.

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9 commentsTina Merritt - Virginia Real Estate • December 19 2009 12:25PM

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realtor technology spotlight awardTina Merritt and her Associates. can be reached at email:  tina@nestrealtygroup.com or 757-287-6338.

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2 commentsTina Merritt - Virginia Real Estate • December 05 2009 03:55PM