City of Virginia Beach Development​ Authority

City of Virginia Beach Development​ Authority

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) was established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1964 as a component, ​but legally separate unit, of the City of Virginia Beach. ​VBDA facilitates the expansion of the tax base through increased business investment. The success of this mission is dependent upon regional cooperation with respect to:

• Infrastructure
  
• Utilities
  
• Education
  
• Legislative Issues
  
• Positive local, regional, national and international identity of Virginia Beach as a location for business
  
• Public/private ​partnerships
  

This mission is carried out with an emphasis on:​​

• Vision
• Creative, innovative leadership​
• Participation in local and regional issues
• Quality development and growth

Comprehensive Plan Review Workshops

• Dec.19, 2024, 5:30-8 p.m.: Chapters 4 and 5 Inland Context Area and Coastal Context Area
• Jan. 9, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m.: Chapters 3,6, 7 Environmental and Open Space Framework, Courthouse Context Area, & Rural Context Area
• TBD: Jan. 30, 2025, 6-8:30 p.m.

All workshops will occur at Building 19 (2416 Courthouse Drive). Instructions for attending virtually will be provided accordingly on the City’s event calendar or on the Planning Department page.