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from the website (and remembered someone posted this from the original thread)
Since 1982, the local private sector- from individuals to Fortune 500 corporations- have generously contributed more than $30 million to support the thousands of city celebrations and programs presented in Norfolk's Town Point Park. In this same spirit of public-private partnership, with leadership of Norfolk Festevents, Ltd., the community is now invited to participate in this first time ever fundraising effort to support the city's renovation of Town Point Park. Now 25 years old and never renovated, the park is showing its age in its infrastructure and design. Planned improvements to this city landmark will keep pace with surging attendance and today's environment, and provide an important investment in the quality of life of this region. Individuals, families, groups and companies can become part of this special Turning Point Project for the park by sponsoring a brick or marker, adopting a new park bench or tree, or marking your legacy to the Norfolk waterfront through major contributions recognized in bronze plaques along the new Waterside Walk, at the Park Entrances, or through limited naming rights for the new Band Shell and Performance Amphitheatre. The commemorative bricks and markers will be used to pave the walkways and plazas of the newly renovated and landscaped waterfront park; park benches and trees will line paths leading to new fountains and winding through newly designed green spaces and seating areas.
Personalize these limited commemorative elements for yourself, your friends or family members. Or you can choose to honor colleagues, clients, an organization or a special individual. Years of special memories made at the park and along the downtown waterfront can now be captured and celebrated for generations to come. All contributions are tax deductible and will help fund construction of the park as well as provide financial support for future improvements and enhancements to the waterfront programs. The project cost is $11,500,000, to be underwritten by a combination of City of Norfolk and private sector funds. The project is scheduled to begin late October, 2008.Town Point Park will reopen on the weekend of July 4th, 2009 along with the annual Norfolk Harborfest celebration to be scheduled July 3-5. Your special commemoration will serve as a lasting tribute to family, friends and associates, and as a legacy of your participation and pride in our community!
