Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

"A community’s physical form, rather than its land uses, is its most intrinsic and enduring characteristic." [Katz, EPA] This blog focuses on place and placemaking and all that makes it work--historic preservation, urban design, transportation, asset-based community development, arts & cultural development, commercial district revitalization, tourism & destination development, and quality of life advocacy--along with doses of civic engagement and good governance watchdogging.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Norfolk Virginia to take delivery of two light rail vehicles

See "Light-rail cars expected to arrive in Norfolk" from the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Norfolk light rail car constructed by Siemens
In 1948, the last streetcar to run in Norfolk was No. 407. The first of two light-rail cars scheduled to arrive in the city today is expected to be No. 407. Each vehicle is about twice the length of a traditional bus. The vehicles’ cost, including spare parts, is $36 million. (Courtesy photo)

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