This page uses extracted PDF text. Text can misread numbers, dates or table columns. Check the PDF before quoting or interpreting it. Redacted areas remain redacted.
Unlike the cohesive historical character of Hilton and pedestrian – vehicular conflicts. There is an
Village, there is no consistency in terms of opportunity here to consolidate access points
architectural styles other than the continuous with additional cross-access easements and
green metal roof that is somewhat of a unifying create a more pedestrian-friendly streetscape.
element for the Warwick Center strip retail Shared use paths (over 8 feet in width) would
development. Most of the buildings are set far better accommodate personal mobility devices
back from Warwick Boulevard, in contrast to the such as scooters and electric wheelchairs and
historic Hilton Village commercial area. bike lanes would promote commuting and
shopping by bicycle, which could help reduce
There are internal pedestrian walkways in the vehicular traffic volumes.
two large apartment complexes, but there is
inadequate connectivity between residential Camp Morrison Property
areas and local office and retail properties. Most
of the eastern frontage of Warwick Boulevard The “Hilton Commons” development plan
includes widened (8-10 foot width) sidewalks (formerly Camp Morrison) calls for a total of 639
attached to the curb, which are considered residential units (a mixture of single-family
shared-use “side paths” as identified in the lots and townhomes, plus quads and duplexes
Newport News Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as designed to reflect the historic character of
they are not physically separated from the street. Hilton Village), two office buildings, a park and
several green spaces throughout the development.
The west side of Warwick Boulevard also In order to proceed, stormwater management
contains side paths of variable widths. Although and utility location issues must be addressed.
there is a fair amount of foot traffic along the
corridor, side paths that are directly adjacent
to heavily trafficked vehicular arterials are not
comfortable for pedestrians or bicyclists.
Opportunities
This sector could benefit greatly from a
reduction in impervious areas (parking) and
more flexibility in terms of curbside pickup and
drive-through options, especially for restaurants.
There are opportunities to redevelop the existing
dated shopping centers in conjunction with
new housing slated for the Camp Morrison
redevelopment. Bringing these commercial Vacant Camp Morrison buildings
areas up to current standards would provide
enhanced landscaping and a “re-greening” This large, infill redevelopment project would
of the corridor. have a profound impact on the city and
surrounding community in terms of additional
Warwick Boulevard has three lanes in the housing stock, school enrollment, and customer
northbound direction and two lanes in the base for nearby businesses. Respondents to
southbound direction, with additional width for the community survey expressed concerns
turn lanes. There is an excessive number of two- about increased traffic congestion on Warwick
lane curb cuts that access Warwick Boulevard Boulevard and environmental factors, which
throughout the plan area, adding to congestion were largely addressed with the rezoning.
Greater Hilton Area Plan • Community Profile 37Jump to an indexed page (80 of 80)