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Old School Becomes New Park | Virginia Beach News
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Virginia Beach is set to transform a historic 14-acre former school campus into a vibrant public park, with the city council leading design and construction while the school district covers demolition costs—potentially adding funds from the school’s budget. Named after Italian immigrant John Aragona, who once donated land for a school here, the site previously faced apartment development plans until community pushback shifted momentum toward green space. Though not finalized legally, this collaborative effort between city leaders, school board, and residents marks a major step toward turning an old educational landmark into a shared community asset—watch for shovels in the ground soon.
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