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SECTOR 4 Several properties are subject to provisions of
the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Resource
Description Protection Area and Resource Management
Sector Four consists of the neighborhoods Area, which are intended to protect water quality.
of White Oak, Nelson Place, Cedar Grove and
Warwick on the James. There are mostly single- The Mariners’ Museum and Park’s Noland Trail
family dwellings in this sector, with a portion is a local and regional attraction. There are
of commercial properties along Warwick several paths that lead from the Noland Trail
Boulevard, one multiple family community, one to the adjacent neighborhoods. The proposed
church, one motel, and an assisted–living facility. Birthplace of America Trail (BoAT) traverses this
It is bounded by Warwick Boulevard to the east, sector primarily along River Road and James
The Mariners’ Museum and Park to the north, the River Drive.
James River to the west, and James River Drive
to the south. Issues
Enhanced walkability is a primary goal as there
is limited connectivity between neighborhoods
and services located on Warwick Boulevard.
There are also limited options for safely crossing
to the east side of Warwick Boulevard. Some
neighborhood streets do have sufficient right-
of-way for sidewalks, however the addition of
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Neighborhood Sector 4
residential properties is encumbered by signs,
utility poles and fire hydrants.
Commercial properties along Warwick Boulevard
have unremarkable styles of architecture and
limited or no landscaping, with most of the
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of curb cuts in some areas, which are often
Figure 15 – Sector 4 Boundary Map located too close to adjoining properties and
intersections, exacerbating the potential for
Most of the homes in this sector were built vehicular conflicts.
between the 1940s and 1970s and include
colonial, Cape Cod and ranch-style homes,
ranging from 1,000 square feet to over 2,000
square feet. Larger properties are located along
the waterfront.
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