Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area Special Meeting, April 29, 2026

The City of Virginia Beach held a special meeting on April 29, 2026, focused on the Transition Area/Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) master plan. The meeting presented a draft concept for a 10- to 25-year strategic plan integrating sports tourism expansion, light industrial development, and municipal services within the ITA. Key procurement-related discussions included phased infrastructure investments such as roadway extensions and stormwater management projects, with estimated costs of $8.8 million for phase one roadway and $7.9 million for stormwater facilities. The plan anticipates developing up to 1.9 million square feet of industrial space over 25 years, generating significant job creation and tax revenue. The city is considering zoning and land use policies to support advanced manufacturing and flex industrial buildings tied to federal defense contracting. Public feedback was solicited to refine the plan before final decisions by city council. The meeting also addressed concerns about tax revenue projections, market demand for industrial space, and coordination with existing land uses and environmental constraints.