Who doesn't love to go shopping? In Norfolk, Virginia, one will find a number of place to satisfy the craving to browse and buy. Whether you've come to visit for the day or are a resident of the Hampton Roads area, you'll find shopping is easy, convenient, and affordable in the downtown area.
If you live in a downtown Norfolk condo or are staying in a hotel by the river, you have the convenience of upscale shopping close to your front door. There's no need to drive all over town for groceries, clothes, or other daily essentials when everything you need is in one place. Plan dinner, shop for a night on the town, or pick up a few last-minute items on the way home from work. Life has never been easier.
What can you look forward to when you want to go shopping in Norfolk? You're just steps away from the best boutiques and grocers, including:
MacArthur Center - Norfolk's premiere urban mall houses some of the city's upscale boutiques and department stores. Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Barnes and Noble are just three of the stores available to you. Valet park or use the adjacent
garage and spend the day!
Norfolk Waterside Marketplace - While known for its night clubs and eateries, the Waterside also has a few unique shops that interest locals and tourists alike. Shop for fresh herbs, pick up a few souvenirs for friends, and browse fine art at the many shops on the Elizabeth River.
The Market at Harbor Heights - Everything you could possibly want in a gourmet grocer is downtown. Fresh meats and cheeses, produce, and a large selection of wine are available at Norfolk's largest urban grocery.
Selden Arcade - This covered thoroughfare connecting Main and Plume Streets houses the local art center, but it's also a great place to shop for local souvenirs and objects d'art. For an afternoon or the whole day, downtown Norfolk offers visitors and residents the best in shopping.
Kathryn Lively writes for Tanners Landing, leasing luxurious downtown Norfolk condos.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Downtown Living Offers Greener Options for Residents
Preference in home ownership tends to be cyclical. For decades people looked to the suburbs and outlying areas of major cities for living options, generally because larger properties could be had at reasonable costs. These days, however, we see a shift toward urban residency and a down-scaling of personal items. Choosing to live downtown, in fact, can make for a greener existence and help lessen your carbon footprint.
The Advantages of Downtown Living – the Green Way
Commuting to work seemed less of a hassle when gas prices were affordable. If you work in the downtown area, chances are buying or renting a condo or loft may have greater appeal. A shorter trip to work, augmented by public transportation or merely the chance at some exercise, definitely proves a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
As downtown Norfolk residences develop, so do surrounding city blocks by establishing grocery stores, boutiques, doctors’ offices, and other services. An extensive tour of your downtown with a qualified real estate agent can reveal the convenience of living close to work – daily necessities are readily provided, plus options for entertainment and recreation may increase if your city’s maintains concert and sport venues in the vicinity. This could allow you to keep your car in storage or, better yet, sell it and not have to worry about insurance or payments.
As the average loft or apartment within the city may average between a thousand and fifteen hundred square feet, you’ll find there may not be enough room to house everything you own. Cutting down on personal items and furniture makes for a more environmentally friendly living space – the less you own, the less energy is required to sustain your home.
Add on some green appliances and fixtures like low-flow plumbing, hardwood floors, and eco-friendly lighting and you could save big on utility bills, too!
As a healthier living option, the urban lifestyle has its benefits. If you work in a major downtown area and are done with the lengthy, nerve-wracking commute, consider a closer move to treat not only your sanity, but your wallet.
Kathryn Lively
The Advantages of Downtown Living – the Green Way
Commuting to work seemed less of a hassle when gas prices were affordable. If you work in the downtown area, chances are buying or renting a condo or loft may have greater appeal. A shorter trip to work, augmented by public transportation or merely the chance at some exercise, definitely proves a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
As downtown Norfolk residences develop, so do surrounding city blocks by establishing grocery stores, boutiques, doctors’ offices, and other services. An extensive tour of your downtown with a qualified real estate agent can reveal the convenience of living close to work – daily necessities are readily provided, plus options for entertainment and recreation may increase if your city’s maintains concert and sport venues in the vicinity. This could allow you to keep your car in storage or, better yet, sell it and not have to worry about insurance or payments.
As the average loft or apartment within the city may average between a thousand and fifteen hundred square feet, you’ll find there may not be enough room to house everything you own. Cutting down on personal items and furniture makes for a more environmentally friendly living space – the less you own, the less energy is required to sustain your home.
Add on some green appliances and fixtures like low-flow plumbing, hardwood floors, and eco-friendly lighting and you could save big on utility bills, too!
As a healthier living option, the urban lifestyle has its benefits. If you work in a major downtown area and are done with the lengthy, nerve-wracking commute, consider a closer move to treat not only your sanity, but your wallet.
Kathryn Lively
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