Poplar Hall (Norfolk)
Resilience Plan
This proposal outlines a coastal resilience strategy for the Poplar Hall community in Norfolk, Virginia, to address the challenges of sea level rise and increased storm surges. Collaborating with the Elizabeth River Project, Wetlands Watch, and the City of Norfolk, the University of Virginia Research Team worked closely with Poplar Hall Civic League residents through community meetings to develop a comprehensive approach.
“Creating Coastal Resilience: Poplar Hall” (2018)
The strategy focuses on three key areas: a neighborhood-wide stormwater treatment method, ecological restoration to improve water quality, and minor park renovations to enhance accessibility and usability. This proposal aims to assist the City of Norfolk and its partners in mitigating stormwater issues and bolstering Poplar Hall's long-term coastal resilience.
Reports & Presentations
“Creating Coastal Resilience: Poplar Hall” (2018)
Poplar Hall Park Redesign
Building on prior planning efforts in Poplar Hall by the UVA School of Architecture, landscape architecture students from Virginia Tech developed new site plan designs for Poplar Hall Park, a key public space in Norfolk. Four visions for the park’s future are presented below, with each design shaped through ongoing dialogue with City officials and residents to ensure alignment with the City’s priorities for the area.
Click on each graphic below for details.
Poplar Hall Stormwater Improvements
Biological Systems Engineering students from Virginia Tech designed solutions to address flooding issues along Duck Pond Road in Norfolk. Their work included developing a detailed SWMM model of the Poplar Hall area, designing a multi-inlet structure to mitigate flooding from Duck Pond, and assessing the water quality benefits of implementing a vegetated buffer strip and small-scale bio-retention practices.
Check out the team’s website detailing the project here.
Reports & Presentations
“Creating Coastal Resilience Through Community-Based Engagement” (2018)
“Flood Mitigation and Water Quality Remediation” (2018)
