Reimagining Rudee Loop

Thank you for your interest in this survey. The survey closed for comments at midnight, January 29, 2023

Rudee Loop, situated at the south end of the Resort Area adjacent to Rudee Inlet, is one of the most desirable plots of undeveloped land on the eastern seaboard. During the 2019 Resort Area Strategic Action Plan update, residents identified Rudee Loop as a top priority for green space. In May of 2022, the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach Development Authority issued an RFII – a Request for Information and Ideas – on how the parcels owned by the City and the VBDA (6.2 Acres) might be developed. Four proposals were received and briefed to City Council, who requested that the public have an opportunity to provide their input and comment on the conceptual proposals.

The City has partnered with Work Program Architects (WPA) to conduct this community engagement and have planned multiple opportunities for residents to provide input on their vision of what Rudee Loop could be. Upon completion of the community outreach, the results will be provided to City Council.

To assist you in participating in this survey, we have linked a map identifying the public parcels as well as a short video of the Rudee Loop area. (This appears in a box to the right of Question #1)

There are two options to participate in this survey: (1) Complete the survey online or (2) call Nancy Bloom at (757) 385-6279 and request that a hard copy of the survey be sent to you either via email or USPS, complete the survey and return to Ms. Bloom, ensuring receipt prior to the close of the survey.

WPA has been meeting with key stakeholders (City departments, businesses, trade and business associations and community groups). Residents who wish to share their input and comments in person have two opportunities:

Friday, January 27, 2023 from 6:30 a.m. to early afternoon, on-site at Rudee Loop. (Rain date is same location and time on Feburary 3).
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane.

Additional information can be found here: www.VBgov.com/RudeeLoop Please subscribe to this survey to receive updates.

We thank you for your interest and engagement. If you have any questions concerning the survey, please contact Ms. Bloom at the number above.

**Due to high engagement, the survey closing date has been extended through midnight, Sunday, January 29, 2023.

1. Do you park/utilize Rudee Loop now?

Yes

84%

16%

Closed to responses | 4,242 Responses

1a. For what purpose? Select all that apply.

Access to the Boardwalk bike path/walking path

77%

Going to the beach

66%

Parking

50%

Grommet Island Park

35%

Surfing

27%

Fishing

19%

Other

14%

Closed to responses | 3,789 Responses

2. How often do you the visit Rudee Loop section of the Oceanfront? Select one.

A few times a month

28%

Every so often

24%

A few times a week

20%

Only seasonally

12%

Not very much

Daily

Never

Closed to responses | 4,223 Responses

3. What is the main draw/attraction you want to see at Rudee Loop.
Select your top 3 options.

Green/Open Space

71%

Restrooms

31%

Playground

22%

Shade Structure

22%

Stage & Plaza

21%

Public Seating

15%

Skatepark

14%

Dog Park

12%

Bike Racks

11%

Other

10%

Outdoor Showers

10%

Sculptural Alley

Parking Garage

Hotel or Resort

Surfboard Storage

Game Deck

Residential

Basketball Courts

Closed to responses | 4,066 Responses

4. What is the main thing you think does NOT belong at Rudee Loop.
Select your top 3 options.

Hotel or Resort

83%

Residential

59%

Parking Garage

40%

Restaurants/Retail

38%

Basketball Courts

15%

Dog Park

10%

Skatepark

10%

Stage & Plaza

Sculptural Alley

Surfboard Storage

Game Deck

Outdoor Showers

Playground

Restrooms

Other

Green/Open Space

Public Seating

Bike Racks

Shade Structure

Closed to responses | 4,069 Responses

5. In your opinion, what is needed at the Resort Area? Select all that apply.

Pedestrian-friendly environment

72%

Outdoor recreation space

69%

Lush landscape

55%

Beachgoer amenities like showers and restrooms

49%

Entertainment

33%

Public art

31%

More parking

30%

Shopping opportunities for specialty/boutique items

12%

Shopping opportunities for daily/weekly needs

10%

Luxury hotel/resort capacity

Affordable hotel/resort capacity

Less parking

Closed to responses | 4,069 Responses

Below we have listed the main components for each of the four proposals. Please review and respond to Questions 6-8 below:

A. Mixed-use development featuring:

Three hotels
- 4-star hotel and conference center
- Condominium hotel
- 3-star hotel
Programmable Park and plaza open space
- Activated pedestrian sidewalks
- Park at Atlantic Avenue and Rudee inlet terminus
- Harbor-front sunset park facing Rudee Lake
Residential apartments
Dedicated surf parking, storage and changing rooms
Dedicated cyclist parking, storage, repair, rentals, and sales
Dedicated fishing promenades
Public space pavilions for performance street fairs and entertainment
Sports courts (Basketball, multi-sport)
Dog park
Playground
Covered stage with integrated seating
Historic marker for Virginia Beach boardwalk & public entertainment district
Retail, food & beverage space
Parking garage

B. Large Park with Multiple Uses and Surfing Museum featuring:

Large Park featuring restrooms and a bath house
Surfing museum
Skate Park
Fishing decks
Splash pad
Covered stage
Concession space
Parking garage

C. World Class Park with Multifamily Apartments and Parking Garage

Multifamily residential apartments
Parking garage with retail on first floor
Public Restrooms/showers/changing structure
Skate Park
Fishing platforms
Small entertainment venue
Surfing access
Splash Park
Dog Park
Walking paths and bike lanes
Public Art Sculptures and Surfing Hall of Fame Walk
Concessions space

D. Multiple Large Parks, Fishing Pier, Playground, Food Truck Plaza

Large open space parks and plazas
Skate Park
Artful Sculptural playgrounds and climbing area
Food truck plaza
Water features
Fishing pier spanning the inlet
Pedestrian plaza overlooking Rudee inlet with shade structures
Multi-use path
Activated event space
Main green space with a small stage
Flex space for future parking garage and/or development

6. Which proposal do you prefer?

D. Multiple Large Parks, Fishing Pier, Playground, Food Truck Plaza

64%

B. Large Park with Multiple Uses and Surfing Museum

25%

A. Mixed-use Development

C. World Class Park with Multifamily Apartments and Parking Garage

Closed to responses | 4,014 Responses

6a. Tell us why.

Closed for Comments

7. What other features would you include that were not listed for development of Rudee Loop?

Closed for Comments

8. Do you have any affiliation with local groups or are you representing a particular group (i.e. civic leagues, business associations, etc.)?

Closed for Comments

9. What is your age?

36-45

22%

56-65

21%

46-55

18%

26-35

16%

66-75

13%

18-25

Over 75

Prefer not to answer

Under 18

Closed to responses | 3,648 Responses

10. What is the zip code where you live?

Closed to responses

11. If you are interested in participating in further discussions on these proposals and future concepts for Rudee Loop Development what time of day would be most suitable for your schedule? Select all that apply.

Evening (6-8 p.m.)

56%

Afternoon (1-5 p.m.)

35%

Morning (8 a.m. to noon)

28%

Closed to responses | 2,716 Responses

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1. Do you park/utilize Rudee Loop now?

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1a. For what purpose? Select all that apply.

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2. How often do you the visit Rudee Loop section of the Oceanfront? Select one.

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3. What is the main draw/attraction you want to see at Rudee Loop. Select your top 3 options.

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4. What is the main thing you think does NOT belong at Rudee Loop. Select your top 3 options.

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5. In your opinion, what is needed at the Resort Area? Select all that apply.

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6. Which proposal do you prefer?

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6a. Tell us why.

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7. What other features would you include that were not listed for development of Rudee Loop?

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8. Do you have any affiliation with local groups or are you representing a particular group (i.e. civic leagues, business associations, etc.)?

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9. What is your age?

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10. What is the zip code where you live?

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11. If you are interested in participating in further discussions on these proposals and future concepts for Rudee Loop Development what time of day would be most suitable for your schedule? Select all that apply.

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3. What is the main draw/attraction you want to see at Rudee Loop.
Select your top 3 options.

4. What is the main thing you think does NOT belong at Rudee Loop.
Select your top 3 options.