The Cordish Companies And City Of Norfolk Celebrate Grand Opening Of Waterside District In Norfolk, VA

"We are extremely excited to celebrate the grand opening of Waterside District," said Blake Cordish, Vice President of The Cordish Companies. "The revitalization of this iconic waterfront building is a special opportunity for our Company and family. Waterside District will be a vibrant regional destination and a great source of pride for the community for decades to come."

Waterside District is anchored by The Market, an eclectic 30,000 square foot food hall that features local and regional favorites such as Starr Hill, Rappahannock Oyster Co., Cogan's Pizza and more.  Designed by internationally acclaimed Jeffrey Beers International, The Market offers one-of-a-kind food and beverage experiences to enjoy in comfortable gathering spaces, or to grab on the go.  The communal hub features a stage for live music, festivals and family attractions, as well as a giant LED screen perfect for sports watching.

Regional and national venues such as Guy Fieri's Smokehouse, Blue Moon TapHouse, PBR Norfolk, The Fudgery, Chipotle and Stripers Seafood can also be found at Waterside District, as well as the Harbor Club, an 8,000 square foot mixed-use space overlooking the Elizabeth River for dining, cocktails and private events.  Additionally, several outdoor patio and entertainment areas along Waterside Drive and the Elizabeth River allow guests to flow freely throughout the District for an incredible indoor-outdoor experience along the beautiful Norfolk waterfront.  

"The Cordish Companies shared the City's vision of creating an energetic waterfront destination and that has been accomplished with Waterside District," stated Mayor Alexander, City of Norfolk. "Waterside District has created 1,000 new jobs and will generate millions of dollars of revenue for the City. It has been a major part of a substantial effort to revitalize both Downtown Norfolk and the Elizabeth River waterfront."

To learn more about Waterside District, please visit www.WatersideDistrict.com or engage on the District's social media channels: Facebook (www.facebook.com/WatersideDistrict), Instagram (watersidedistva) and Twitter (@WatersideDistVA).

About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies' prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.

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