Waterside District Highlights

Waterside District is a premier 120,000-square-foot mixed-use destination set on 2.34 acres in the heart of Downtown Norfolk. Originally constructed in 1983 and significantly renovated in 2017, the property is zoned D-W (Downtown-Waterfront), allowing for a wide variety of commercial and office uses. Its location and design make it an ideal hub for businesses looking to benefit from a dynamic, waterfront environment.

The property includes a second-generation food and beverage space on Level 1, equipped with a full kitchen buildout, existing venting, and 50 seats—including 10 patio seats. There is also the potential to incorporate the entire second floor, featuring two suites with stunning waterfront views of the Elizabeth River. Waterside District boasts exceptional visibility with over 15,000 vehicles per day on Waterside Drive, and daily exposure to boat traffic. Tenants and visitors enjoy immediate access to I-264, a pedestrian catwalk to adjacent parking, and proximity to Light Rail transit, the courthouse, and Norfolk’s municipal complex. Just steps away from Harbor Park Stadium and Town Point Park—a 7-acre riverfront park known for concerts and festivals—the Waterside District offers unmatched foot traffic, endless signage opportunities, and the energy of Norfolk’s vibrant waterfront.