OpenNorfolk

YARD & Company joined Work Program Architects and Team Better Block to lead the development and operations of two “Neighborhood Spots” in Norfolk, Virginia, as part of a larger COVID-19 reopening strategy. The goal of the Neighborhood Spots is to activate underutilized neighborhood spaces by providing a safe location for kids and families to come together amidst community center, library and school closures. YARD’s role was the design, build-out, operations and management of the two spaces throughout the summer until schools can safely reopen.

This project was awarded the Congress for New Urbanism’s Charter Award in 2021.

See more at https://www.opennorfolk.com/

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[Cover Photo Credit: Yuzhu Zheng]

DSN, EXPYARD & CompanyJuly 29, 2020Norfolk, Virginia, Activation, Popup, Park, Open Space, #COVID19, COVID, Pandemic, Reopening, Tactical Urbanism, Projects