Virginia Beach Council talks development of Rudee Loop area [Video]

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Some Virginia Beach City Council members on Tuesday questioned the amount of money set aside for the design and construction of Rudee Loop Park, before the park design has even been completed.

A group of consultants presented their proposed timeline for stakeholder input and the design process during the council’s meeting. However, council members referred to the $60 million allocated for the park in the approved budget, contrasting it with many competing priorities and lamenting budget overruns on other projects.

“I don’t see how we can move forward with a $60 million pet project when we have neighborhoods that don’t have sidewalks,” Council Member Chris Taylor said. “All we continue to see is overruns. Our job has to be based in reality.”

Rudee Loop, at the south end of the resort area adjacent to Rudee …