Hampton Planning Commission Reviews New Housing on Former Lincoln Park Site
Proposed Olde Hampton Village project includes nearly 500 housing units, commercial space, and community amenities
The Hampton Planning Commission is set to review a new use permit application on July 17, 2025, for the redevelopment of the former Lincoln Park Housing Development. The proposal, submitted under Use Permit Application No. 25-0195, aims to reinstate a previously approved plan to transform the vacant site into a mixed-use residential and commercial community known as Olde Hampton Village.
The property, located at the intersections of LaSalle Avenue, West Pembroke Avenue, West Queen Street, and Michigan Drive, is zoned Downtown Business (DT-1) District. A previous use permit for the site, issued in 2023, was nullified after construction failed to begin within the required two-year timeframe.
The current proposal includes 380 apartment units across four buildings—284 of which are market rate and 96 designated as age-restricted for seniors. Additionally, the development would feature 118 fee-simple townhomes and approximately 6,000 square feet of commercial space. Anticipated business uses include a childcare center and salon.
Community-oriented amenities proposed for the site include a central park, a clubhouse with a fitness center and pool, a dog park, and a pet washing station.
To proceed with development, the application seeks approval to deviate from several by-right development standards within the DT-1 zoning designation. These include:
Off-street parking in the front yard of senior housing buildings.
Reduced fenestration on ground-floor street-facing façades (15% versus the required 20%).
Lower first-floor ceiling heights (9 feet instead of the 10-foot minimum).
Modified finished floor elevations that do not meet the 36-inch height above sidewalk grade typically required.
A previously conducted Traffic Impact Analysis indicated minimal to no effect on nearby intersections, and no new community meetings were held for this application, as the development plan mirrors the one approved in 2023.
Planning staff has recommended approval of the application with nine conditions, including an extended timeline that allows up to five years for the development to meet construction benchmarks such as installation of doors, windows, roofing, and exterior finishes.
Originally announced as a $100 million to $130 million investment, the Olde Hampton Village project has been described as a transformative gateway for the surrounding community. The proposed design follows many of the principles laid out in previous public engagement sessions and city master planning efforts.
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Planning Commission Meeting - Agenda - July 17 2025
[ARCHIVED] Council approves $100 million development for former Lincoln Park site
$130 MILLION DOLLAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVED AT FORMER LINCOLN PARK SITE LOCATED IN HAMPTON, VIRGINIA