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Chesapeake is planning for the future of Greenbrier. Here’s how to get involved.

For more than two years, Chesapeake leaders and staff have been working to conceptualize and plan for the future of Greenbrier, the city's main commercial hub. The public has two opportunities to learn about the draft plans next week and can submit feedback through April 9.

The Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake is pictured from April 2022. Chesapeake leaders are finalizing future land use plans for the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake and want feedback from residents. Plans will ultimately include the future of Greenbrier Mall, of which the bulk was sold at an auction in January 2025. (Stephen Katz / The Virginian-Pilot)

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